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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$144K - $208K *

Transform data center engineering by optimizing infrastructure design and operations. Lead innovative projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $210K *

Unlock the potential of secure on-premises infrastructure by designing, operating, and enhancing enterprise networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable connectivity and optimi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career by overseeing the reliability and support of network systems. Play a key role in designing and maintaining software automation, ensuring operational stability across platforms and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at critical cyber initiatives by leveraging your technical expertise and operational leadership. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance mission capabilities and address complex...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $234K *

Reimagine engineering management by collaborating with diverse teams to define and track project goals, ensuring seamless communication and innovative solutions for a global network initiative...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to monitor and analyze network activity, ensuring security against threats. Leverage your expertise in incident response and network investigations to protect critical information...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic Network Engineering team, ensuring high-quality network configurations and implementations while balancing technical and operational goals in a fast-paced envi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $198K *

Empower your career by developing enterprise IAM solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance security and compliance in both commercial and FedRAMP environments. Drive innovation while managing a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $203K *

Lead the delivery of complex software projects, enhancing engineering standards and resolving system issues. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and maintain high-performance data systems whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Systems Engineer III, focusing on designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced networking solutions. Drive innovation in data center environments while ensuring op...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $245K *

Invent impactful solutions in a dynamic, hybrid environment. Join a team of engineers focused on developing next-gen infrastructure that powers AI/ML workloads through open-source technologies and lar...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$107K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of network infrastructure for the DoD. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll design, implement, and optimize secure network solutions across multiple locations, en...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Join a team that's transforming DoD IT services through innovative network design and migration. Leverage your expertise to enhance security, optimize performance, and ensure compliance while collabor...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure network solutions for a complex IT migration project, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize performance and ensure compliance with DoD standards whil...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Join a team that's redefining network solutions for the Department of Defense. Leverage your expertise in secure design, migration, and optimization to enhance IT services across multiple agencies in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure network solutions for a critical DoD program, ensuring robust infrastructure and compliance with cybersecurity standards across multiple locations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion high-availability network infrastructure by designing, deploying, and supporting Cisco solutions across manufacturing and warehouse facilities, ensuring optimal performance and security throu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive infrastructure excellence by navigating complex challenges, shaping technical direction, and leading critical incident resolutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate engineering standard...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career with a senior role driving key infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams on technical challenges, mentor engineers, and shape infrastructure designs that enhance o...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating cloud infrastructure for AI/ML workloads. This hands-on role requires deep GCP expertise and project coordination skills to support cutting-edge research...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust network solutions across multi-site environments. Drive security and compliance initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Provide expert support and documentation to...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions as a Lead Network Engineer, overseeing complex DISN projects. Leverage your expertise in IP design, routing protocols, and network architecture to ensure mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of network architecture by leading innovative strategies for hybrid environments, ensuring security and resilience while mentoring teams and driving automation across cloud and on-pre...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Innovate network architecture and strategy, driving high-impact initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments. Lead design, security, and automation efforts while mentoring teams and ensuring comp...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform network architecture and strategy across cloud and on-prem environments. Lead high-impact initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure security and compliance while driving automation and scalabili...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.