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.
$99K - $208K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of RF engineering, developing innovative solutions for national security. Collaborate on cutting-edge research and experimentation to optimize wireless systems and...
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Presales Solutions Engineer - Network
$120K - $230K *
Lead technical discussions with clients, design tailored network solutions, and collaborate with account teams to drive business success. Elevate customer relationships and identify opportunities in D...
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Presales Solutions Engineer - Network
$120K - $230K *
Lead consultative engagements as a network expert, collaborating with account teams to design tailored solutions that align with customer objectives and drive business growth. Strengthen partnerships...
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$115K - $145K *
Lead validation activities in GMP environments, ensuring compliance and quality. Develop and manage documentation while mentoring junior staff and supporting complex projects across equipment, systems...
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Systems Engineer Integration Lead - Level 5
$169K - $253K *
Shape the future of aerospace systems by leading software integration strategies, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment with mission objectives while driving inno...
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$138K - $165K *
Transform your career by building and owning the infrastructure for a high-impact platform. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering reliability and security for pharma clients while driving innovati...
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$135K - $160K *
Transform infrastructure and deployment reliability as a Senior DevOps Engineer, ensuring a secure, scalable platform for pharma clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and optimiz...
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$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's building and optimizing cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and security for a rapidly scaling platform in the pharma sector. Drive reliability, automation, and collabo...
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Sr. Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clea - 177594
$160K - $215K *
Elevate your career by designing and optimizing secure network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical operations in a dynamic government environment, ensu...
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Sr. Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clea - 177594
$160K - $215K *
Develop and optimize secure network infrastructures to support critical mission objectives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance performance in a government envir...
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$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of backend development, designing and building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js in an AWS environment. Collaborate within an Agile team to enhance cloud-base...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading detailed electrical design for utility-scale projects, including solar, wind, and battery systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and timely pro...
3 days ago
Senior Engineer - Red Team Operator
$98K - $176K *
Join a dynamic Red Team as a Senior Engineer, driving adversary emulation and enhancing cybersecurity measures. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, develop tools, and improve organizational de...
3 weeks ago
Systems Engineer - Requirements
$82K - $172K *
Elevate your career by leading engineering teams on complex projects, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely execution while collaborating with senior leadership and maintaining strong client...
1 week ago
Software Engineer, Collaboration Devices
$128K - $184K *
Join a dynamic team to design innovative software for hybrid work solutions, enhancing communication through cutting-edge Cisco Phone and Room devices. Collaborate with experts to create scalable appl...
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Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (10567)
$160K - $200K *
Unlock potential by leading complex customer engagements, designing and deploying innovative solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to transform challenges into...
3 weeks ago
OT Network Engineer, Mission Systems
$95K - $115K *
Drive innovation in mission-critical network engineering, ensuring high availability and reliability for launch operations. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and maintain robust networks...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and integration of advanced hypersonic weapon systems, managing complex technical baselines and guiding risk management efforts. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensur...
3 weeks ago
$169K - $254K *
Lead and optimize the Solutions Engineering team in the Healthcare sector, focusing on technical sales and strategic planning. Drive team performance, manage recruitment, and ensure alignment with com...
2 days ago
$103K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives for manufacturing processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to uphold standards, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in produ...
3 days ago
$89K - $134K *
Shape quality leadership for product lifecycle in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvemen...
1 week ago
$146K - $255K *
Drive engineering excellence by designing and operating cloud-native platforms that enhance developer productivity and release confidence through automation, observability, and AI-driven operations...
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$80K - $95K *
Join our team to design, deploy, and maintain secure network infrastructure for IT and OT environments, enhancing connectivity in manufacturing and automotive sectors while ensuring compliance with cy...
4 days ago
$204K - $272K *
Join our team as a Principal Network Engineer, where you'll lead the design and security of a multi-site network, enhancing lab operations and driving innovation in network architecture across diverse...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to design, configure, and maintain complex network infrastructures. Leverage your expertise in routing, switching, and security to ensure reliable communications across multiple se...
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.