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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Engineering Manager, Firewall Defense
$225K - $265K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team focused on firewall validation and security. Drive collaboration across technical and product teams while fostering an inclusive enviro...
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Senior Account Executive - Cybersecurity
$90K - $110K *
Lead strategic sales initiatives to drive growth in public safety software, building relationships with key decision-makers across government agencies and K-12 districts. Excel in a dynamic environmen...
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Contribute to the development and integration of mission-critical systems, applying systems engineering principles to ensure high reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to support the enti...
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Manager, District Systems Engineering
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Champion the technical leadership of your district team, guiding them to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions while fostering customer relationships and ensuring value realization from investmen...
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Unlock potential by developing scalable, distributed systems that enhance our core backend services, impacting APIs, messaging, and payments. Collaborate with a talented team to solve complex challeng...
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Join a team that's redefining the technology channel landscape by building strategic partnerships and driving enterprise revenue across the Eastern United States. Leverage your expertise to create dem...
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$110K - $130K *
The Startup Account Executive at OpenRouter will be responsible for driving new customer acquisition and building partnerships within the startup ecosystem. This role involves connecting with founders...
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Shape the future of our Elastic SIEM solution by leading design, operation, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security, availability, and performance while drivin...
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Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
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Shape the future of insurance technology by developing AI-driven full stack solutions. Collaborate across teams to innovate and implement intelligent systems that enhance user experience and streamlin...
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Senior Manager, Deployed Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Manager in Deployed Engineering, leading hands-on deployments and building a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to dri...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear Plant Analysis
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Elevate your career by applying your expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to design and optimize nuclear power plant systems. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while driv...
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Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...
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Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...
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Senior Business Analyst - E-ISAC
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in transforming business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders and data teams to enhance processes, drive improvements, and deliver impactful analytics solution...
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Transform structural engineering solutions by designing and analyzing systems for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in...
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Take ownership of comprehensive cyber risk assessments across the enterprise, articulating risks in business terms to ensure informed decision-making by leadership and helping to strengthen the organi...
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Staff Application Security Engineer
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Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...
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Graduate Engineer - Grid Modernization
$81K - $91K *
Champion innovative grid modernization solutions by leveraging advanced engineering techniques and collaborating with clients to enhance medium voltage distribution systems. Drive project design, plan...
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Senior Principle, Transportation Optimization
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Champion transportation optimization by leading strategic initiatives that enhance service, cost efficiency, and network performance across global operations. Drive innovation in operating models and...
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Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...
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Senior Systems Engineer – Mission Engineering, Modeling & Simulation
$107K - $195K *
Drive mission engineering initiatives by applying advanced modeling and simulation techniques. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational effectiveness and support strategic decision-making...
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Sr. Solutions Engineer (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that delivers technical solutions and support for cloud environments. Engage in software implementations, migrations, and training while ensuring high standa...
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Shape the future of technology sales by driving innovative solutions for commercial accounts. Collaborate with a dynamic team to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional value through consultative...
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Senior Full Stack Engineer - Team Lead
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Lead a dynamic engineering team to build and enhance user-facing applications. Drive technical execution across domains, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring team members in a fully remote e...
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What does a senior network engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
You can explore senior network engineer opportunities on Ladders and compare openings by compensation, location, work arrangement, and job responsibilities.