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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$130K - $200K *

Explore opportunities as a Sr. Facilities Engineer, leading complex facility operations, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating across departments to enhance safety and ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $115K *

Manage and enhance enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $115K *

Shape the future of enterprise networking by designing, implementing, and securing robust network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure conn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $115K *

Elevate enterprise network infrastructure by designing, implementing, and securing robust services across cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $178K *

Optimize network operations by leveraging your expertise in infrastructure management, ensuring compliance and performance across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine core AI systems as you lead end-to-end delivery of features. Drive high-quality code and robust implementations while mentoring peers. Leverage your expertise in ML, data engineering, and co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $157K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of integrated IT solutions, translating organizational goals into actionable strategies, and collaborating on innovative projects to enhance busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of network security by managing and optimizing enterprise networks. Lead strategic projects, ensure high availability, and enhance security posture while collaborating with a dynam...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize enterprise networks while ensuring security and high availability. Collaborate on strategic infrastructure projects and support NIST's mission through effective network administrat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$127K - $172K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative network solutions for mission-critical projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and maintain robust communication networks, ensuring optim...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and maintaining complex network infrastructures and cloud environments, ensuring seamless operations and high performance for global operations while collaborating with e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the operations and maintenance of complex network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and availability across cloud and on-premises environments while collaborating with engineering te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative cloud-based solutions as a Senior Systems Engineer, collaborating with diverse technical teams to enhance Cyber Threat Intelligence initiatives and safeguard critical networks through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Systems Engineer, driving innovative cloud-based solutions for Cyber Threat Intelligence. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to enhance national cybersecurity eff...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $214K *

Drive innovation in network engineering by leading complex automation initiatives. Shape architecture and standards while collaborating across teams to enhance security, reliability, and scalability o...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $214K *

Empower your career by leading complex network engineering initiatives. Utilize your expertise in automation and infrastructure-as-code to enhance network architecture, ensuring secure, reliable, and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $157K *

Drive innovation in systems engineering by developing requirements, test plans, and algorithms for cutting-edge maritime systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance product deployment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Pioneer cloud infrastructure solutions by automating and maintaining secure deployment environments. Collaborate with developers to enhance software delivery through CI/CD pipelines and container orch...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and automating secure cloud infrastructure, enhancing deployment environments for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with developers to ensure scalable, reliable se...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the automation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure deployments and efficient software delivery. Collaborate with developers to enhance scalability and reliability in AWS env...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of network operations by supporting and troubleshooting connectivity issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring reliable infrastructure and seamless collaboration within...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Engage your skills in Cisco and Arista configuration to provide hands-on support and sustainment for hardware issues, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the technical excellence of our traffic communications network, ensuring seamless operation of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance real-time traffic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform wireless networking solutions by designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-class systems across diverse environments. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success and d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to design and deploy enterprise wireless networks across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while providing technical support and troubleshooting in...

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  •   Less than 5 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.