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.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Network
$94K - $142K *
Transform enterprise network and telephony services through innovative design, reliability, and modernization. Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and enhance connectivity across dive...
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Champion the systems engineering lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring robust requirements management and verification strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop architectu...
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Join a dynamic team to lead the full systems engineering lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Engage with customers and stakeholders, ensuring robust system architecture and effective verification str...
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Contribute to the design of heavy civil structures for major infrastructure projects. Leverage your seismic design expertise to tackle complex challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary tea...
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Network Infrastructure Engineer, Global Network Infra (WAN)
$120K - $145K *
Explore the opportunity to design and deploy cutting-edge WAN infrastructure, ensuring reliable global connectivity. Collaborate with providers and internal teams to troubleshoot and optimize network...
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NI Technical Systems Engineer - South East
$115K - $155K *
Drive innovative solutions by collaborating with account teams to identify, design, and implement technical strategies that enhance customer success and strengthen relationships across the Southeast r...
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NI Technical Systems Engineer - South East
$115K - $155K *
Drive technical excellence by architecting solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and deliver impactful training, ensuring...
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$120K - $145K *
Champion the evolution of enterprise networking by providing strategic guidance and hands-on support for a comprehensive Re-IP initiative, focusing on routing, switching, and multi-cloud design to enh...
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Enterprise - System Engineer - NetApp, Rancher, VMware
$225K - $250K *
Partner with us to enhance system engineering processes, ensuring robust documentation and requirements management. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver effective solutions that meet stakeholder...
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$128K - $214K *
Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise infrastructure capabilities, collaborating with teams to implement advanced IT solutions, ensuring security and compliance across diverse environments while opt...
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Transform the future of embedded software by leading complex engineering initiatives, designing high-quality Ethernet products, and mentoring a team of engineers to deliver scalable, reliable solution...
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Elevate your career by leading the design and development of cutting-edge embedded software solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, scalable products while mentoring junior engine...
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Accelerate our network security by architecting and maintaining resilient solutions, safeguarding digital assets while ensuring efficiency and compliance across both on-premises and cloud environments...
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$110K - $130K *
Contribute to the development and maintenance of advanced defense systems. Collaborate with a skilled team using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software solutions that ensure operational...
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$130K - $160K *
Champion security engineering for a pharmacy robot, overseeing threat models, design reviews, incident responses, and customer security commitments. Ensure robust identity management and cloud posture...
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$194K - $285K *
Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading product strategy, from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful solutions, driving measurable...
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Accelerate your career by owning a major product area, driving strategy from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful outcomes for infrastructure oper...
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Shape the future of access management by leading the development and optimization of identity governance policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions that mee...
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Senior Product Engineer (Backend) - NYC
$210K - $230K *
Sequence is seeking a Senior Product Engineer with strong backend skills to develop financial tools for fast-scaling technology companies. The role involves creating a world-class product experience...
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Senior Information System Security Engineer
$117K - $195K *
Advance your career as a Senior Information System Security Engineer, collaborating on critical national security projects. Drive cybersecurity initiatives, develop policies, and enhance cloud securit...
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Senior Customer Account Executive
$201K *
Shape the future of customer engagement by driving account growth and renewals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate clients on product features and ensure successful adoption, while man...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $178K *
Champion the development and maintenance of flight training devices, ensuring quality and efficiency through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive product enhancements and support customer...
2 days ago
Senior Systems Engineer (Southeast Region) - Hybrid Cloud Storage
$235K - $265K *
Champion innovative storage solutions by collaborating with sales and customers. Design and validate architectures for diverse workloads, ensuring performance and scalability across on-prem, hybrid, a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Systems Engineer (Southeast Region) - Hybrid Cloud Storage
$235K - $265K *
Play a key role in driving customer success by designing scalable data management solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver innovative architectures for diverse workloads across...
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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.