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.
Senior Engineering Manager, Grafana Frontend | USA | Remote
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Shape the future of Grafana by leading frontend development squads, fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance user experiences. Drive AI integration and team growth while managing strategic pr...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Build innovative backend solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive product success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into scalable features while ensuri...
4 days ago
$130K - $160K *
Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...
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Senior Field Service Engineer, Aviation - Northeast
$95K - $115K *
Drive high-quality technical support for aviation connectivity systems, ensuring customer satisfaction through troubleshooting, training, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced...
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Senior Software Engineer (Python / AI Insurance SaaS)
$200K - $225K *
Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...
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Senior Solutions Engineer (NY/NJ/PA)
$163K - $245K *
Optimize enterprise application delivery and security solutions by partnering with key stakeholders to design and implement modern architectures across multi-cloud environments, driving innovation and...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and scaling a cutting-edge payments platform, overseeing everything from backend services to user interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, hi...
1 week ago
Senior/Staff Engineer, Application & Product Security
$182K - $288K *
Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...
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System Architect, New Products
$130K - $160K *
Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...
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$68K - $113K *
Lead project coordination efforts by ensuring effective communication and management of materials, schedules, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance project effi...
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$90K - $110K *
Transform field support by leveraging expertise to enhance customer satisfaction, drive product improvements, and lead training initiatives. Collaborate with R&D and field teams to ensure optimal perf...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform enterprise relationships by driving strategic sales and fostering long-term partnerships in a dynamic AI infrastructure environment, engaging with C-level executives and guiding them through...
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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - AI & Developer Platform
$115K - $185K *
Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...
1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Champion advanced IT infrastructure solutions by providing Tier 3 engineering and support. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $210K *
Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving technical risk analysis and supporting mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable...
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Senior Staff Engineer - INFOR M3 Finance Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Engage with clients to enhance financial processes using Infor M3. Lead implementations, provide expert advice, and deliver training while ensuring system integrity and continuous improvement in finan...
3 days ago
Corporate Account Executive - SMB - West
$170K - $220K *
Accelerate your career by driving sales growth through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions in the cloud computing space. Collaborate with teams to achieve targets and enhance customer sati...
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Signal and Power Integrity Technical Leader (Remote)
$214K - $309K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in ASIC packaging, leading the Signal and Power Integrity Team to innovate high-speed designs, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration across engineering d...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic engineering team in developing high-quality remote software solutions. Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure scalable applications while embracing best practices and...
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Software Engineer, Quality & Automation
$110K - $130K *
Elevate quality and automation efforts for enterprise deployments. Collaborate with customers and engineering to develop a robust QA function using agentic tooling, ensuring consistent environments an...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Contribute to innovative cloud solutions by leveraging your expertise in Azure, C#/.NET, and DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, scalability, and performance...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform customer IT service requirements into innovative solutions that enhance loyalty and profitability. Lead technical resources in delivering high-quality financial industry solutions while ensu...
3 weeks ago
Sr ServiceNow Developer (Integrations/ ShareLogic Unifi)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's enhancing ServiceNow integrations through eBonding solutions. Leverage your expertise in scripting and integration tools to build and support seamless connections between ServiceNow...
1 week ago
$186K - $252K *
Shape the future of AI in cybersecurity by designing and delivering advanced LLM and agentic AI systems. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices, mentor engineers, and translate customer...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
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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.