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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$120K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior IT Engineer, overseeing end-to-end IT systems. You'll enhance employee experiences through automation, manage security compliance, and collaborate across departments to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain robust enterprise network infrastructure, leveraging strong Cisco expertise to troubleshoot and optimize performance. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operations through autom...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of corporate networking by designing secure multi-region infrastructures. Lead a global team, implement automation, and optimize solutions that enhance connectivity across our interna...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing a global enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security across diverse environments while driving innovation and operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and maintaining robust network systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and technical support across fiber and copper networks while collaborating in a dynamic team enviro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by supporting critical IT initiatives in a collaborative environment. Leverage your networking skills to manage projects, troubleshoot issues, and enhance system operations while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $148K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Citrix environments to enhance healthcare delivery. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues, improve operational practices, and ensure reliable access to cr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, automating, and maintaining secure environments for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure ro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing identity systems and enhancing cybersecurity. Collaborate with global teams to support endpoint security, workstation management, and IT processes, ensuring compliance and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing critical IT systems and enhancing cybersecurity. Collaborate globally to optimize identity management, endpoint security, and IT processes while providing top-tier supp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead new product and process development, ensuring timely delivery and qualification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance yield and manage production readiness while driving effective s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $195K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on Linux kernel development, integrating cutting-edge features, and collaborating with hardware engineers to enhance product performance and rel...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $150K *

Champion digital transformation by leading agile project teams to deliver data-driven insights and optimize business processes for maximum customer value using advanced Celonis functionalities...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, reliability, and cost efficiency while mentorin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing robust network architectures for mission-critical radar systems, ensuring secure and resilient operations across development labs and operational sites. Collaborate with c...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security across diverse environments. You'll implement, maintain, and troubleshoot critical network solutions while collaborating with senior engineer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's enhancing data integration for the U.S. Coast Guard. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead the implementation and maintenance of the Cloud Data Pipeline, ensuring robust data sh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of network engineering by designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment to meet mission-cri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate IT modernization by ensuring network reliability and security compliance across ANG installations. Lead the design, validation, and optimization of network architecture while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team engineering Voice & Video solutions for classified networks. Collaborate on innovative projects that enhance national security while leveraging your expertise in V...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Advance your career by supporting a Network Operations Center, ensuring network performance and reliability for a classified customer. Engage in problem resolution, monitoring, and reporting to enhanc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding national security through advanced cryptographic management. Support classified networks and ensure compliance with critical standards while collaborating...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex engineering projects, collaborating with customers to design, build, and deploy innovative solutions using advanced technologies. Drive technical outcomes from discovery to p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion advanced systems security engineering to enhance USAF weapon systems, ensuring robust cybersecurity and resilience throughout the acquisition life cycle while collaborating with diverse teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.

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