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Director Network Engineering Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

Qube Research & Technologies

Network Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $240K/yr

You will be member of an existing engineering team where you have direct responsibility and accountability for a complex and high-performance network infrastructures * You will be able to demonstrate ...

AIG

Wireless Network Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Work closely with senior management, network engineering and operations teams. * Act as an ... Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.

AIG

Wireless Network Engineer

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

Work closely with senior management, network engineering and operations teams. * Act as an ... Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network engineering in Hackensack, NJ is $212,359.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $154,300.00 and $275,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Network Engineering is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization’s network infrastructure. They lead a team of engineers, ensure network security and scalability, and collaborate with other departments to support business goals. Their role includes managing budgets, vendor relationships, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director network engineering?

To thrive as a Director of Network Engineering, you need deep expertise in network architecture, infrastructure management, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field and significant professional experience. Familiarity with networking hardware, cloud networking solutions, network monitoring tools, and certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent is highly valued. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and team management skills are crucial for effectively leading cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth project delivery. These skills are vital for driving network reliability, scaling solutions, and aligning technology strategies with business goals.

What are some common challenges encountered by a director network engineering, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Network Engineering often faces challenges such as managing complex, large-scale network infrastructures, ensuring high availability and security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies. Balancing business needs with technical constraints, overseeing incident response, and maintaining regulatory compliance are also key aspects of the role. Success in these areas typically involves proactive planning, building a skilled and well-coordinated team, and fostering open communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Many organizations support Directors of Network Engineering with ongoing professional development, collaborative peer groups, and robust technology resources to tackle these challenges effectively.

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Infographic showing various Director Network Engineering job openings in Hackensack, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $212,359 per year, or $102.1 per hour.

Network Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies

New York, NY

$170K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Architect, engineer, and oversee the delivery of the QRT network estate, with a focus on colocation infrastructure.

  • Deliver network solutions supporting core network switching, firewalls, load balancers, telemetry, and automation throughout the network lifecycle.

  • Partner with project management and collaborate within the network team to implement complex, high-performance, and low-latency network architectures.

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT's culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors. 

The successful candidate will join the global infrastructure team at QRT. You will be responsible for architecting, engineering and subsequent delivery oversight across all aspects of the QRT network estate but with particular focus on our colocation infrastructure. The trading infrastructure is a combination of wide area connectivity and ultra-low latency trading infrastructures. 

Your future role within QRT:

The team will deliver network solutions which enable full lifecycle management (architect, design, build, operate, retire) for our network components across core network switching, firewalls, load balancers, instrumentation/telemetry, network CMDB, and automation. It is crucial that any candidates must be able to demonstrate delivery of complex networks, at scale, which have been delivered through a software and automation-driven mindset. 

You will have deep knowledge of high-performance networking, including detailed knowledge of the product capabilities and roadmaps from the likes of Cisco, Arista and Fortinet. You will have direct experience of delivering and managing network solutions supporting corporate infrastructure and exchange specific ultra-low latency infrastructure with associated automation, telemetry and instrumentation frameworks. 

Your present skillset:

  • As a senior network engineer, you will partner closely with the project management teams and work in a highly collaborative manner within the network team and the wider organisation 
  • You will be member of an existing engineering team where you have direct responsibility and accountability for a complex and high-performance network infrastructures 
  • You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of delivering complex network architectures delivered via software driven and agile methodology 
  • You will have deep knowledge of delivering networks supporting high-performance and low latency computing architectures 
  • You will have deep knowledge of the network vendor ecosystem and be able to demonstrate building engineering relationships at senior layers with vendor product and engineering teams 
  • You will stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains cutting-edge 
  • You will have knowledge of wide area network engineering focused on traffic prioritisation and steering. It would be good to have experience of Segment Routing. 

 
Base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $240,000 per year. 

QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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