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.
$77K - $91K *
Drive network excellence by configuring and troubleshooting enterprise LAN/WAN, firewalls, and SD-WAN solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, ensuring seamless connectiv...
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Assistant Network Management Engineer
$94K - $126K *
Drive operational excellence by conducting assessments and analyses to optimize transmission and distribution systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies, manage assets, and ensure ef...
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L3 Network Operations Engineer
$95K - $140K *
Transform large-scale network infrastructures with a focus on security and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust networks across diverse environ...
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$170K - $190K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of mission-critical applications by building and maintaining robust systems integration solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance and ensure compl...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Test Engineer
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing RF testing methodologies. Lead the development of test systems, troubleshoot complex RF setups, and mentor engineers to ensure precision in testing operations...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Test Engineer
$120K - $140K *
Lead the testing and development of RF components, ensuring precision and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers, troubleshoot complex systems, and mentor team members while maintaining high-quality s...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive network security innovation by developing and integrating robust software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security infrastructure and ensure seamless functionality...
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Senior Robotics Engineer, Production
$180K - $220K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of innovative robotic systems for high-mix assembly lines. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate advanced technologies, ensuring efficient...
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$95K - $178K *
Advance your career by performing comprehensive systems engineering analyses, ensuring effective integration and validation of total systems solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...
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Senior Systems Engineer-WP-AFB
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Anti-Tamper Engineer, applying systems engineering expertise to enhance DoD weapon systems. Collaborate with government and industry partners to develop innovative anti...
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$120K - $150K *
Join us to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge infrastructure tooling for cloud operations, driving innovation in regulated industries while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating...
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$120K - $150K *
Champion secure cloud deployments by designing and implementing robust security solutions across global infrastructures, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a regulated environment...
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Senior Engineer, Digital Substations
$134K - $157K *
Transform the future of electric grids by leading digital substation projects, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of protection, control, and communication systems while collaborating across team...
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Software Engineer - Integration and Test
$91K - $137K *
Execute integration and testing of software in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operation and documentation throughout the software development lifec...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform network engineering by developing scalable solutions, ensuring security, and optimizing performance. Collaborate with a team of experts to enhance infrastructure and resolve complex issues w...
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$150K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading the integration and validation of advanced plasma-based sensing systems. Collaborate across disciplines to shape technical documentation and drive system performance in a f...
4 weeks ago
Systems Engineer - Level 2/3 - East Hartford
$91K - $171K *
Drive innovation in systems engineering by leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering expertise to enhance complex aerospace solutions, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering high-confidence r...
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$82K - $151K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative structural engineering solutions for electrical substations. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance while mentoring j...
2 weeks ago
$82K - $151K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering for electrical substations. Leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring safety and functionality while collaborati...
2 weeks ago
$82K - $151K *
Lead innovative structural engineering solutions for electrical substation projects, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful designs...
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Senior Manager, Network Operations
$115K - $125K *
Champion operational excellence by managing cross-regional teams, ensuring consistent performance standards, and facilitating effective agent execution. Drive strategic initiatives and resolve conflic...
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Senior Systems Project Engineer
$175K - $267K *
Lead innovative engineering projects in advanced laser and optomechanical systems. Provide technical expertise and manage multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge solutions for scientific and i...
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Senior Systems Project Engineer
$175K - $267K *
Join a team that's pioneering advanced engineering projects in laser and optomechanical systems. Lead diverse technical teams to develop innovative solutions for scientific and industrial applications...
3 days ago
Senior Systems Applications Engineer
$129K - $210K *
Elevate your career by leading critical systems engineering efforts, optimizing diverse technologies, and enhancing multi-national information-sharing capabilities while ensuring a secure, scalable in...
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Senior Unified Communications Voice Architect #1888985
$120K - $145K *
Empower enterprise voice solutions across 800+ sites by leading deployment, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Teams Voice, Avaya, and EVoIP systems while ensuring compliance and operational...
1 week 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.