Explore Senior Network Engineer Jobs

Senior network engineers design, build, secure, and maintain the critical networks that keep organizations connected. They lead complex infrastructure projects, troubleshoot high-impact issues, and help ensure reliable performance across data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. Explore vetted senior network engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Senior Network Engineers Do

Responsibilities often include developing network architecture, configuring routers and switches, monitoring performance, strengthening security, and resolving escalated outages. Senior engineers may also guide technology migrations, document standards, coordinate with vendors, and mentor network operations teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with enterprise routing and switching, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networking, and network monitoring. Knowledge of cloud networking, automation, scripting, and security practices can also be valuable. Many roles call for a degree in computer science or a related field, relevant certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Where Senior Network Engineers Work

Senior network engineers are hired across technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and other industries. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on corporate networks, data centers, cloud infrastructure, network security, or large-scale connectivity.

Find Your Next Senior Network Engineer Role

Compare senior network engineer jobs by compensation, location, work arrangement, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that match their skills and career goals.

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$80K - $136K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable data solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted data products that drive busine...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and engineering of Microsoft infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance across Microsoft 365, Azure Government, and endpoint management. Drive impr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

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Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$266K - $394K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$136K - $230K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $264K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $223K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $223K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

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$77K - $118K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior network engineer do?question toggle

    A senior network engineer designs and maintains network infrastructure, improves reliability and security, troubleshoots complex issues, and may lead projects or mentor other technical staff.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for senior network engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for substantial networking experience, knowledge of routing and switching, network security and troubleshooting skills, and relevant certifications or equivalent practical expertise.

  • Which skills can help a senior network engineer stand out?question toggle

    Experience with cloud networking, automation and scripting, security, network architecture, and large-scale infrastructure projects can help candidates stand out.

  • Do senior network engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Many senior network engineer roles offer compensation at or above $100,000, though pay depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find senior network engineer jobs?question toggle

    You can explore senior network engineer opportunities on Ladders and compare openings by compensation, location, work arrangement, and job responsibilities.