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 Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Join a dynamic team to support and enhance network provisioning for Layer 2 services. Leverage your expertise in E-Line and ELAN while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal netwo...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Empower the network infrastructure by providing expert support for Layer 2 provisioning, ensuring seamless operation of E-Line and ELAN services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Drive innovation in network engineering by providing expert support for Layer 2 provisioning, ensuring seamless operation of IP and Ethernet networks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Drive excellence in network provisioning by supporting SEGRA's IP and Ethernet Networks. Leverage your expertise in Layer 2 technologies to enhance service delivery and ensure optimal performance acro...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Transform your career by providing expert support for network provisioning, focusing on E-Line and ELAN technologies. Collaborate in a hybrid environment to enhance network performance and customer sa...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Transform network operations by providing expert support for Layer 2 provisioning, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability across SEGRA Networks. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enha...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network performance through expert provisioning and support. Leverage your skills in Layer 2 technologies to drive efficiency and ensure seamless connectivity...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role supporting Layer 2 network provisioning. Leverage your expertise in E-Line and ELAN while collaborating in a hybrid environment to enhance network performance and...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Engineer and support our Layer 2 network provisioning efforts, ensuring seamless operations and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance network performance and deliver exceptional service t...
2 days ago
$100K - $140K *
Transform complex network environments by implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate across multiple locations to ensure secure communications and enhance operati...
2 weeks ago
Senior DevOps Engineer, Observability and FinOps
$98K - $206K *
Transform mission systems visibility and cost accountability through innovative observability solutions, blending platform engineering and full-stack development to enhance operational efficiency and...
2 days ago
Senior DevOps Engineer, Observability and FinOps
$98K - $206K *
Join a team that's optimizing mission systems visibility and cost accountability. This role blends platform engineering with full stack development to create dashboards and tools for operators and fin...
2 days ago
Senior DevOps Engineer, Observability and FinOps
$98K - $206K *
Unlock potential by blending platform engineering and full stack development to enhance mission system visibility and cost accountability, utilizing cutting-edge tools and technologies in a secure env...
2 days ago
Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Analyze and support Layer 2 network provisioning, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance network services, leveraging expertise in Cisco and E...
2 days ago
Senior Engineer Electrical Engineering
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovating electrical engineering solutions. You'll research, design, and develop complex machinery while mentoring junior engineers to optimize equipment utilization a...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of network security by designing and implementing robust solutions for corporate environments, ensuring operational integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional...
2 weeks ago
Senior Network Modernization & Policy Analyst
$103K - $218K *
Transform the future of defense network modernization by guiding enterprise-wide strategies and implementations as a key analyst, driving innovation and security across the Department of Defense’s inf...
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Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)
$74K - $87K *
Drive network excellence by providing advanced support for Layer 2 provisioning, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction through expertise in E-Line and ELAN technologies. Collaborate w...
2 days ago
Senior Engineer Engineer Survivability (Level 4 ) El Segundo
$125K - $150K *
Take ownership of innovative optical system designs, leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance survivability solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive advancements in technology and m...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by delivering impactful product demonstrations and leading technical engagements. Collaborate with sales teams and partners to design solutions that address customer needs in cybersec...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Engineer innovative electronic solutions for high-reliability systems, focusing on circuit design, PCB development, and integration testing. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with military s...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Transform hardware and software solutions for the US Army by leading the design, analysis, and integration of advanced electronic systems, ensuring high reliability and performance in demanding enviro...
Today
$120K - $160K *
Champion the development and integration of advanced electrical systems for a next-gen hypersonic missile program. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and verify complex systems, ensuring optim...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of hypersonic technology, optimizing electrical systems for next-gen missile development. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, integrate, and verify complex...
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$120K - $160K *
Design innovative power distribution systems for maritime sensors, integrating renewable energy solutions and advanced control systems. Collaborate on complex architectures to enhance operational effi...
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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.