Discover Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer opportunities with organizations that rely on resilient, secure, and high-performing networks. NOC engineers monitor network and systems health, investigate alerts, respond to incidents, and coordinate fixes to keep essential services available. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities for experienced NOC and network operations professionals.
NOC engineers help maintain the availability and performance of network infrastructure. Depending on the role and organization, responsibilities may include monitoring routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and cloud-connected services; triaging alarms; diagnosing connectivity and performance problems; escalating complex incidents; and documenting resolutions. Many teams also use automation and operational metrics to reduce repetitive work and improve response times.
Employers commonly look for practical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing and switching, network monitoring tools, and incident management processes. Experience with Linux or Windows systems, cloud networking, scripting, security fundamentals, and IT service management platforms can also be valuable. Strong communication, clear documentation, calm troubleshooting, and the ability to work across shifts or coordinate with distributed teams are important in many NOC environments.
NOC engineering can lead to senior network operations, network engineering, site reliability engineering, cloud operations, security operations, or infrastructure management roles. Career progression often comes through deeper technical specialization, ownership of complex incidents, automation projects, and leadership of operational processes or teams. Job requirements and titles vary by employer, so review each listing for its specific scope and qualifications.
Search Ladders for vetted Network Operations Center Engineer jobs and related network operations positions paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, technologies, work arrangements, and experience requirements to identify roles that align with your skills and career goals.
Network Cloud Operations Engineer (Tech Ops)
$115K - $120K *
Champion the deployment and management of AWS network infrastructure, ensuring secure and high-performance connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with teams to optimize ne...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive the technical excellence of our traffic communications network, ensuring seamless operation of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance real-time traffic...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing and maintaining complex network infrastructures and cloud environments, ensuring seamless operations and high performance for global operations while collaborating with e...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive the operations and maintenance of complex network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and availability across cloud and on-premises environments while collaborating with engineering te...
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$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing enterprise network infrastructure. Support multi-site operations, implement cloud solutions, and ensure security best practices while collabor...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Advance your career by managing network services from design to implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance telecommunications infrastructures and ensure compliance while providing ongoing suppo...
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Assistant Network Management Engineer
$94K - $126K *
Drive operational excellence by conducting assessments and analyses to optimize transmission and distribution systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies, manage assets, and ensure ef...
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Network Hardware Engineer, Infrastructure
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to design and scale innovative network hardware for global data centers. Drive custom hardware development, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and ensure high-performance...
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Network Hardware Engineer, Infrastructure
$138K - $165K *
Engineer innovative network hardware solutions to enhance data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to design, validate, and scale high-performance systems, ensuring reliability and efficie...
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$110K - $130K *
Empower our mission by engineering secure network architectures and managing classified information systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize performance in a critical d...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver innovative network solutions by designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise systems. Ensure high-quality data transmission and resolve complex interoperability issues while supporting mod...
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Network Administrator (Network Engineer III)
$80K - $95K *
The Network Engineer III is responsible for developing and deploying network systems that meet organizational performance, security, and compliance requirements. This role involves troubleshooting net...
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Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Lead the charge in designing low voltage systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to produce high-quality BIM/CAD designs, ensuring project success from concept...
1 week ago
Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of telecommunications design. Leverage your expertise in low voltage systems and BIM/CAD to create innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities while coll...
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Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Lead the charge in designing low voltage systems for mission-critical facilities, collaborating with multi-discipline teams to produce high-quality BIM/CAD drawings and models, ensuring project succes...
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$160K - $200K *
Drive innovation across high-performance AI infrastructure networks. Lead the design and evolution of large-scale Ethernet architectures, tackling complex challenges and ensuring network reliability w...
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$145K - $175K *
Lead the charge in transforming high-performance networking by owning the reliability and scalability of AI interconnect networks. Tackle complex challenges while mentoring engineers and driving initi...
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$150K - $180K *
Champion cutting-edge AI infrastructure by leading the strategic direction and operational management of complex networking environments, ensuring reliability and performance while mentoring engineeri...
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$160K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and evolution of high-speed Infiniband and RDMA networks to enhance AI infrastructure reliability and performance while mentoring teams and driving cross-functio...
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Lead the charge in establishing technical leadership for high-performance front-end networks in AI infrastructure. Drive reliability and scalability of Ethernet fabrics while mentoring teams to overco...
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$150K - $180K *
Optimize network performance by leading the design and evolution of high-performance Ethernet infrastructures for AI workloads. Influence cross-functional initiatives while driving operational excelle...
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$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by owning the technical strategy for high-performance AI infrastructure networks. Lead complex initiatives, mentor senior engineers, and drive improvements in reliability and perfo...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead the technical direction for high-speed AI interconnect networks, ensuring reliability and scalability while resolving complex challenges across teams and systems in demanding HPC environments...
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Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Transform the future of telecommunications design by creating innovative low voltage systems and layouts for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver high-qualit...
1 week ago
Network Automation Engineer (Router & Boundary)
$99K - $102K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of network operations by leveraging automation solutions to enhance efficiency, security, and reliability across critical military networks, ensuring mission readi...
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What does a Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer do?
A NOC engineer monitors network and systems availability, investigates alerts, troubleshoots service disruptions, coordinates incident response, and documents fixes to support reliable operations.
What skills are useful for NOC Engineer jobs?
Commonly valued skills include TCP/IP, routing and switching, DNS, network monitoring, incident management, and troubleshooting. Linux or Windows administration, cloud networking, scripting, and strong communication skills may also be useful.
Do NOC Engineers work shifts?
Many network operations centers provide around-the-clock coverage, so some roles involve rotating shifts, nights, weekends, or on-call support. Schedules vary by employer and should be confirmed in each job listing.
What roles can NOC Engineers move into?
With experience, NOC engineers may pursue senior network operations, network engineering, cloud operations, site reliability engineering, security operations, or infrastructure leadership roles.
Are there $100,000+ NOC Engineer jobs on Ladders?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Available NOC Engineer listings and compensation depend on employer needs, experience requirements, and location.