Explore Network Operations Engineer Jobs

Network Operations Engineers help keep an organization’s digital infrastructure available, secure, and performing reliably. They monitor networks, investigate incidents, resolve connectivity and performance issues, and support the systems businesses depend on every day. Explore vetted Network Operations Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Network Operations Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and environment, but commonly include monitoring network health, responding to alerts and outages, diagnosing routing and connectivity problems, maintaining network documentation, and coordinating incident response. Engineers may also support changes, upgrades, capacity planning, and automation to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience with enterprise networks, network monitoring and management tools, troubleshooting, and incident or change management. Knowledge of technologies such as TCP/IP, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud networking can be valuable. Strong communication, careful documentation, and the ability to prioritize during high-impact incidents are also important.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Network Operations Engineers work across industries that rely on dependable connectivity, including technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and enterprise services. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, network architecture, infrastructure leadership, site reliability, or network security roles. Opportunities differ by organization, so review each listing for its scope, technology environment, and compensation details.

Find Network Operations Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare Network Operations Engineer roles by employer, responsibilities, location, and stated salary to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.

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$165K - $260K *

Drive the development of an intelligent content delivery network, optimizing web performance through cutting-edge infrastructure and AI. Collaborate with a lean team to transform complex problems into...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to enhance security and automation in delivery pipelines, driving consistent deployments and compliance through modern DevSecOps practices alongside skilled professionals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $366K *

Innovate and lead a high-performing software development team to deliver scalable enterprise Time and Pay solutions. Collaborate with HR and Finance to drive strategy and enhance operational efficienc...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical support for enterprise customers. You'll own escalations, advocate for clients, and build scalable processes while collaborating with engineering to enhance our...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $171K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$136K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $176K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and optimization for next-gen satellite communications by translating complex regulations and providing technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams, drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $125K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $125K *

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$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security for a complex federal platform, safeguarding cloud infrastructure and sensitive data. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, implement, and automate robust s...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $126K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $145K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $87K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $230K *

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Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Transform the security landscape by leading corporate security and compliance initiatives. Own identity infrastructure, manage vendor relationships, and ensure customer trust while implementing robust...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Operations Engineer do?question toggle

    A Network Operations Engineer monitors and maintains network infrastructure, investigates service disruptions, troubleshoots connectivity and performance issues, and helps improve network availability and reliability.

  • What skills are useful for Network Operations Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills include network troubleshooting, TCP/IP, routing and switching, network monitoring, incident management, and clear documentation. Depending on the role, employers may also value experience with firewalls, VPNs, cloud networking, automation, or vendor-specific platforms.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many roles seek relevant experience supporting enterprise or service-provider networks and familiarity with networking technologies and operational processes. Some employers may prefer a degree, industry certifications, or experience with particular tools and platforms.

  • Where do Network Operations Engineers work?question toggle

    They work in organizations that depend on reliable connectivity, including technology companies, telecommunications providers, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and large enterprises.

  • How can I find Network Operations Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Network Operations Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting’s salary information, responsibilities, location, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.