Network Engineering Manager Jobs
Network Engineering Manager jobs are open across telecommunications, cloud services, financial services, healthcare, and defense, at every level from team lead to director, with specializations in SD-WAN, network security, and cloud infrastructure architecture. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineering (Melbourne, FL)
Job Code: 44511
Job Location: Melbourne, FL (Onsite)
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Network Planning Engineer supporting FAA/FTI program. As a Network Planning Engineer, candidate will support design, implementation, and optimization of communication network solutions. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams, and work independently on special projects, including developing network designs based upon emerging customer requirements. Other tasks include negotiating commercial vendor products, developing procedures for implementing new network designs and managing small to large network projects.
Essential Functions:
- Assess telecommunications technologies and design solutions to ensure alignment with the FAA/FTI network’s critical infrastructure and service requirements.
- Architect and engineer next-generation telco services to replace legacy copper-based solutions with modern, scalable alternatives.
- Deliver tailored network implementations that meet dynamic customer requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
- Establish and apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity to support mission-critical operations.
- Oversee the telco design release lifecycle to ensure timely execution and alignment with program milestones.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Network Engineering) and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 5 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
- MEF 2.0 certification and/or equivalent level experience
- CCNA Certification or equivalent work experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
- WAN Telecommunications networks experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement and support Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures
- Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes
- Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineering (Melbourne, FL)
Job Code: 44511
Job Location: Melbourne, FL (Onsite)
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Network Planning Engineer supporting FAA/FTI program. As a Network Planning Engineer, candidate will support design, implementation, and optimization of communication network solutions. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams, and work independently on special projects, including developing network designs based upon emerging customer requirements. Other tasks include negotiating commercial vendor products, developing procedures for implementing new network designs and managing small to large network projects.
Essential Functions:
- Assess telecommunications technologies and design solutions to ensure alignment with the FAA/FTI network’s critical infrastructure and service requirements.
- Architect and engineer next-generation telco services to replace legacy copper-based solutions with modern, scalable alternatives.
- Deliver tailored network implementations that meet dynamic customer requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
- Establish and apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity to support mission-critical operations.
- Oversee the telco design release lifecycle to ensure timely execution and alignment with program milestones.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Network Engineering) and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 5 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
- MEF 2.0 certification and/or equivalent level experience
- CCNA Certification or equivalent work experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
- WAN Telecommunications networks experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement and support Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures
- Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes
- Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon26
- Burns & McDonnell7
- Meta6
- Apple5
- GEICO5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Banking & Financial Services
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network engineering manager jobs.
- 8 or more years of network engineering experience with at least 2 in a management role
- Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS
- Experience designing and managing enterprise or carrier-grade network infrastructure
- CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent vendor-neutral credentials such as JNCIE
- Proficiency with network automation tools and scripting languages such as Python or Ansible
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
Tips for Your Network Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify your network infrastructure impact
Hiring managers expect numbers behind your experience. Replace vague statements like 'managed network upgrades' with specifics: how many sites, how many engineers you led, and what the uptime or latency improvement was after the project.
Highlight both technical and people management
Many candidates undersell the team leadership side. Your resume should show you've hired, mentored, or performance-managed engineers, not just designed networks. Budget ownership and vendor negotiation experience are equally worth calling out explicitly.
Target openings by environment not just title
A network engineering manager role at a cloud-native company differs sharply from one at a legacy telco. Filter openings by environment type, such as multi-cloud, hybrid data center, or campus networking, to find roles that match your actual hands-on background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a network architecture decision story
Interviewers at the director and VP level will probe how you make architectural trade-offs. Prepare a concise story where you chose between two competing approaches, for example MPLS versus SD-WAN, and can defend the business and technical reasoning behind your call.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before discussing pay, clarify the team size, capital budget, and whether the role owns strategy or executes someone else's. A smaller team with real architectural authority is often a stronger career move than a larger team with limited scope.
Network Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most network engineering managers right now include Amazon, Burns & McDonnell, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Telecommunications carriers, cloud providers, and large financial institutions consistently account for the majority of postings year-round.
How many network engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 58% of network engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it a more location-flexible role than many hands-on engineering positions. Sub-disciplines focused on network automation, cloud networking, and policy governance tend to see the highest share of remote-eligible postings compared to roles requiring on-site data center or campus oversight.
How do you become a network engineering manager?
Start by building deep hands-on expertise as a network engineer across routing, switching, and security domains, then earn a recognized certification like CCNP or CCIE to establish technical credibility. Volunteer for lead roles on cross-functional projects to demonstrate you can coordinate people, not just configure devices. Transition into a team lead or senior engineer role, then pursue a formal management opening once you've shown you can develop junior engineers and own project delivery outcomes.
Can you get a network engineering manager role without prior management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to compensate with clear evidence of informal leadership. Interviewers look for candidates who have led project teams, mentored junior engineers, or owned a major infrastructure initiative end-to-end even without a direct-report structure. Framing your resume around influence, decision-making, and outcomes rather than individual technical tasks helps bridge the experience gap when moving into a first formal management role.
What does the network engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen focuses on background and role fit, followed by a technical deep-dive where you'll walk through network architecture decisions, troubleshooting approaches, and tooling choices. A behavioral round with a hiring manager or director probes how you handle team conflicts, underperformance, and cross-functional stakeholder situations. Final rounds often include a panel with peer managers or a VP, and occasionally a take-home design exercise for senior-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to network engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to network engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the results page.
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