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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$83K - $114K *

Transform enterprise connectivity by designing and supporting secure, reliable collaboration environments. Leverage advanced technologies to enhance voice and video experiences while ensuring operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $114K *

Optimize enterprise connectivity and collaboration solutions, ensuring secure, reliable voice and video experiences across global locations. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and modernize...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $114K *

Unlock potential by designing and supporting enterprise connectivity solutions, enhancing collaboration environments, and ensuring seamless voice and video experiences across global locations with div...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $114K *

Unlock potential by designing and supporting secure enterprise connectivity solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance voice and video experiences across global locations, leveraging automation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $114K *

Elevate enterprise connectivity by designing and supporting secure collaboration environments. Partner with teams to enhance voice and video experiences while modernizing operations through automation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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Reimagine enterprise connectivity by designing and supporting secure collaboration environments. Leverage your expertise in network technologies to enhance voice and video experiences across global lo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $209K *

Transform enterprise network infrastructure by leading modernization initiatives, enhancing cloud connectivity, and driving best practices in performance and reliability. Mentor engineers while ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $152K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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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.