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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$109K - $174K *

Advance your career by developing cutting-edge mixed-signal SoC ASICs, optimizing performance and power efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in physical design and e...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$86K - $129K *

Deliver innovative control systems for liquid cooling products, integrating engineering expertise and collaboration across teams to enhance product development and customer satisfaction in a dynamic e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead pre-sales engineering efforts, crafting innovative networking and security solutions. Collaborate with teams to address customer needs, drive revenue, and mentor peers while staying current with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion network operations by designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise networking solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, automate processes, and ensure high availability acros...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure network architectures for mission-critical operations. Leverage your expertise in network engineering to optimize performance and ensure resilient co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Engineer innovative network solutions for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize secure network architectures in highly regulated envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $90K *

Drive innovation in natural gas transportation by designing and supporting distribution and transmission projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while contributin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of railway infrastructure by leading structural engineering projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality deliverables through collaboration and tec...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $185K *

Manage and optimize enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, performance, and reliability across multiple...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $192K *

Take ownership of advanced systems engineering for tactical decision-making software, ensuring robust performance across diverse configurations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innova...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $222K *

Join a team that's redefining defense technology through advanced systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in algorithm development and modeling to create robust command and control solutions that...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and administration of critical infrastructure solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security across cloud platforms and enterprise systems. Drive innovation and efficiency in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $265K *

Lead cybersecurity execution across systems engineering and development programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify cybersecurity risks, implement improvements, and support compliance, enhanc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Transform the network landscape by ensuring secure, reliable connections between generation sites and the control center. Own firewall policies, manage backups, and lead incident responses while docum...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to configure and deploy network systems for high-fidelity training simulators, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness for the Unmanned Aerial System community. Han...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Develop and manage networked systems for high-fidelity training simulators, ensuring seamless integration, security, and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance wi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $244K *

Transform infrastructure strategy by leading network and systems engineering teams. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and tackle complex network challenges to ensure platform reliability and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $191K *

Elevate your career by supporting mission-critical network solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability for government customers, ensuring secure communic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$79K - $118K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, driving technical excellence and collaboration in mission-critical projects. Lead teams in systems engineering practices, ensuring quality and comp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing network systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze topologies, provide solutions, and ensure seamless operations while supporting documentation and inst...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate network operations by leading complex incident responses and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance network reliability and operational maturity across global e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$114K - $190K *

Empower mission-critical systems by leading cyber security engineering efforts, managing technical operations, and ensuring compliance with security policies while collaborating with teams to deliver...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing network security through expert management of PaloAlto firewall infrastructure. You'll ensure performance, security, and availability while providing critica...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.

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