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 - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace systems engineering by developing and integrating advanced technologies for national defense. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure mission success in comple...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $195K *

Empower mission-critical designs for advanced aerospace operations. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will ensure successful implementation of requirements across complex systems, collaborating with d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $131K *

Lead the charge in enhancing network security systems, implementing solutions, and managing complex projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure compliance and optimize performance in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing network services from design to implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance telecommunications infrastructures and ensure compliance while providing ongoing suppo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise network security by designing and implementing robust LAN, WAN, and unified communications solutions. Lead complex troubleshooting and ensure compliance with USCYBERCOM directives w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$151K - $355K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Systems Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise to drive technical sales engagements and ensure customer success across multiple stat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and implement cloud-native solutions, leveraging APIs and microservices to enhance payment processing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $141K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive operational excellence while ensuring adherence t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Champion the future of ServiceNow solutions by leading technical design and development for Strategic Portfolio Management, ensuring alignment with architecture and governance while driving operationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Lead the design and development of ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product capabilities and ensure alignment with platform standards while driving operational impr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure and cloud architecture, driving strategic direction and innovation. Collaborate across technology domains to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective so...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions for complex DoD projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating across disciplines to enhance infrastructure and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$101K - $152K *

Engineer innovative Medium Voltage switchgear solutions, leveraging CAD expertise to design and analyze complex architectures. Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure optimal produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $132K *

Join a team that's redefining network infrastructure for healthcare solutions. You'll design, implement, and support advanced wired and wireless networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a Principal Systems Engineer, where you'll develop advanced signal processing algorithms for UAV systems, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $194K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $198K *

Lead the charge in securing enterprise DNS, PKI, and WAF services. Drive design, governance, and continuous improvement of internet-facing security solutions while collaborating with cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable network solutions across diverse environments, while collaborating with clients to modernize and optimize their network in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Architect and manage robust AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability. Lead incident response, optimize costs, and enhance deployment pipelines while maintaining reliability durin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$86K - $198K *

Transform your career by leading systems engineering efforts for U.S. Navy munition programs. Drive technical solutions, collaborate with teams, and ensure system integrity throughout the development...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.

  • 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.