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.
$95K - $115K *
Shape innovative network solutions by leading design, implementation, and optimization efforts that enhance enterprise telecommunications and ensure efficient operations for various infrastructures...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Systems Engineer - XTR-2
$95K - $181K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in radar systems engineering. This role involves architecture design, requirements modeling, and integration for advanced radar technologies, ensuring seamless ha...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Integration & Automation Engineer
$132K - $251K *
Join a team that's redefining data governance through innovative integration and automation solutions. Collaborate across functions to design scalable architectures that enhance data management capabi...
3 days ago
$82K - $110K *
Lead automation and control systems in manufacturing by supporting PLCs, troubleshooting, and enhancing automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and drive digita...
Reposted 4 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Manage the development and integration of advanced Submarine combat systems, ensuring seamless operation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative so...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $216K *
Innovate complex systems engineering solutions across multi-system environments, guiding teams to translate mission needs into effective technical outcomes while collaborating with stakeholders to enh...
1 week ago
$135K - $216K *
Empower multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative systems engineering solutions across complex environments, ensuring seamless integration and performance optimization while collaborating with sta...
1 week ago
Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer
$102K - $189K *
Join a dynamic team to design and optimize secure network infrastructures, ensuring reliable communications for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance...
2 days ago
$101K - $112K *
Drive the implementation and support of a large-scale Forescout platform, ensuring network access control and device visibility while collaborating with security teams to maintain a secure environment...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence by mentoring a dynamic team, driving process improvements, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing operations and support new busine...
2 days ago
Sr. Backend Engineer II, AutoScaling & Balancing, NG-SIEM (Hybrid)
$160K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize the reliability and scalability of a large-scale security platform, ensuring observability and automated response across complex pipelines while driving systemic improv...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Admin Services Lead
$176K - $332K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the design and evolution of administrative services for a global mission platform, ensuring seamless integration and user management across diverse environments and deploym...
3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Platform Overlay & Networking
$220K - $292K *
Transform security technology by owning the NixOS overlay and tower network topology. Drive integration and consolidation efforts while ensuring robust, reproducible builds for advanced robotic system...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Network Support Engineer, driving connectivity and performance in a dynamic enterprise environment. Collaborate globally while providing high-touch support to executives and...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading the integration of oil-free centrifugal compressors with strategic HVAC/R OEM accounts, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless implementation and customer satisfacti...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion the integration of oil-free centrifugal compressors with HVAC/R OEMs. Lead technical support, testing, and collaboration across teams to ensure seamless implementation and customer satisfacti...
3 weeks ago
$175K - $205K *
Take ownership of innovative network solutions in a dynamic team, enhancing security and performance for critical Intelligence Community missions while tackling cyber challenges head-on...
4 days ago
Staff Network Systems Engineer
$210K - $230K *
Transform network architecture by owning the design and implementation of robust systems that connect robotics and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance in complex industrial environments...
1 week ago
$92K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional IT support, troubleshooting complex issues, and enhancing productivity for a distributed workforce. Collaborate across departments to ensure seaml...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to manage multidisciplinary teams and lead electrical design projects, ensuring code compliance and client satisfaction through innovative solutions and effective project coordination...
Reposted yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by leading grid scale generation and microgrid projects, developing innovative designs, and collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of network connectivity across multiple sites, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable access. Lead the design and management of a zero-trust architecture while collaborating with teams t...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to design, build, and launch innovative products that enhance public services for New Yorkers. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful technology solutions that improve acce...
1 week ago
Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud NetInfra
$147K - $210K *
Architect and develop large-scale infrastructure solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance system performance and reliability while ensuring best coding practices and effective debugging processe...
3 days ago
$325K - $383K *
Join a team that's driving growth in the U.S. Public Sector Intelligence Community. This role focuses on expanding business within classified environments, requiring a proactive sales professional wit...
4 days 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.