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.
Network Engineer - Manufacturing
$81K - $122K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative network solutions for manufacturing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational technology and ensure robust, se...
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Senior Systems Engineer/Product Owner
$150K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading an Agile team to transform complex system requirements into actionable features, ensuring successful delivery of cloud-based solutions for mission-critical aviation operati...
Yesterday
Senior Systems Engineer/Product Owner
$150K - $180K *
Transform safety-critical systems by leading Agile teams to modernize and enhance real-time solutions. Engage stakeholders, prioritize backlogs, and ensure compliance while driving innovation through...
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$110K - $130K *
Engineer high-performance trading network solutions, ensuring low latency and reliability. Collaborate with teams on innovative tech, mentor junior staff, and support network operations. Drive efficie...
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Principal Engineer Network - AHT (Network Integration) - Poland (NAREW)
$98K - $148K *
Empower defense capabilities by integrating and troubleshooting complex network systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless connectivity and interoperability for mission-critic...
1 week ago
Senior Solutions Engineer, Enterprise
$250K - $300K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions! Leverage your expertise in networking and security to drive technical sales, support customer adoption, and influence product development while coll...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $160K *
Shape the future of enterprise network infrastructure by ensuring 99.9% uptime and optimizing performance. Collaborate with advanced Cisco technologies in a secure environment while supporting critica...
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$140K - $170K *
Transform secure network environments by designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability in a highly regulat...
1 week ago
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Join a pioneering team to shape innovative software solutions, engaging directly with customers to transform their challenges into reliable deployments. Leverage your engineering skills to drive impac...
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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Transform your career by joining a pioneering engineering team focused on delivering innovative software solutions. Engage directly with customers to understand their needs, build impactful applicatio...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive the development of high-density network infrastructures and Private 5G operations, ensuring seamless connectivity across mission-critical environments. Collaborate with global teams to enhance o...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by bridging RF cyber-research and software implementation. Lead multidisciplinary teams to define system architectures and convert findings into actionable solutions for cutting-ed...
3 days ago
$223K - $243K *
Shape the future of enterprise network architecture by leading modernization, security, and performance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards, mentor engineers, a...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by ensuring high-performance, secure, and scalable networks across multiple sites. Lead integration efforts for newly acquired companies while collaborating with IT and security teams...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $133K *
Transform IT infrastructure by providing Tier I-II support, monitoring, and technical assistance. Leverage hands-on networking expertise to enhance uptime and reliability, ensuring seamless operations...
Today
Sr. Network Engineer (Cisco/VMware NSX/SDN)
$110K - $130K *
Oversee network design, implementation, and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to resolve incidents and enhance telecommunications infrastructure for med...
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Network Engineer - Level 2 (AHT)
$83K - $125K *
Transform network solutions by designing, deploying, and maintaining sophisticated systems. Collaborate across teams to implement security protocols and optimize performance, while supporting internat...
1 month ago
$130K - $260K *
Champion advanced network solutions by designing, implementing, and securing complex environments. Collaborate with teams to translate technical concepts into actionable insights while ensuring alignm...
4 days ago
$150K - $175K *
Engineer robust IT infrastructure solutions, driving automation and modernization across hybrid platforms. Lead lifecycle management, enhance security, and ensure operational reliability for a multi-s...
4 days ago
Principal Network Engineer - Routing and Switching
$104K - $149K *
Join a team that's advancing network innovation in a large-scale enterprise environment. Lead architectural design and modernization efforts, ensuring security and performance while mentoring engineer...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive network modernization by configuring and maintaining Cisco and Arista infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure operations and support mission-critical systems across diverse locat...
3 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Engineer robust network solutions by configuring, deploying, and maintaining Cisco and Arista infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance security and support modernization initiatives across di...
3 days ago
$79K - $118K *
Transform complex systems engineering challenges into innovative solutions. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to manage technical interfaces and ensure successful payload integration for spac...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Partner with us to ensure high-performance, secure networks across multiple sites. You'll play a key role in integrating new systems and enhancing network capabilities, ensuring our infrastructure is...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate security measures by designing and implementing robust enterprise solutions. Lead the integration of security practices across hybrid environments, ensuring compliance and protection of inform...
2 weeks ago
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.