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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$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing technology-driven systems that enhance customer experience operations, ensuring scalability and reliability through innovative solutions and cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions as a Lead Network Engineer, overseeing complex DISN projects. Leverage your expertise in IP design, routing protocols, and network architecture to ensure mission...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $148K *

Engineer and advance validation frameworks ensuring network solution quality, scalability, and performance. Champion automation of testing processes while providing strategic data-driven recommendatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform high-performance IP networks for live broadcasting, bridging enterprise and ultra-low-latency engineering. Design uncompressed media transport systems and ensure mission-critical delivery in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$216K - $272K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network performance and design for large-scale infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to implement, maintain, and enhance telecommunications solutions while ensuring com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Elevate your career as you manage and enhance cloud infrastructure for high-impact projects, ensuring operational efficiency while providing top-tier customer support and collaborating with engineerin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Design and implement robust OT networks for critical operations, ensuring high availability and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network performance and support launch a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Lead network engineering initiatives by defining architecture standards, driving strategic projects, and mentoring engineers to enhance enterprise routing and switching capabilities, ensuring security...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Elevate national defense by designing and optimizing networks for the DoD. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust, secure, and efficient network solutions that adapt to evolving operational ne...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $152K *

Lead complex operations research and assessments to enhance transmission and distribution systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage projects, and develop strategies to meet customer needs while e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $152K *

Lead complex operations research and assessments to develop strategies for transmission and distribution systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions, manage projects, and ensure comp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine media operations by leading a team of analysts, leveraging your expertise in broadcast management systems and scheduling software to enhance efficiency and drive results in a dynamic, fast-p...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the maintenance and configuration of network systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with vendors and teams to troubleshoot issues, manage incidents, and enhance servi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $128K *

Champion operational excellence in data center engineering, leading a team to ensure reliability and performance across critical systems, while driving maintenance initiatives and compliance with safe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Manage engineering operations in a data center, ensuring 24/7 uptime through effective oversight, maintenance, and team leadership. Drive operational excellence and compliance while optimizing resourc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $189K *

Lead strategic planning and operations initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align program goals with company objectives, ensuring successful scaling and execution of business plan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate network performance by providing advanced support and strategic planning. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and lead projects that impact operational ef...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $179K *

Lead the charge in designing and troubleshooting hybrid network connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring secure and reliable communication for enterprise services while collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure network architectures for mission-critical operations. Leverage your expertise in network engineering to optimize performance and ensure resilient co...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Engineer innovative network solutions for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize secure network architectures in highly regulated envir...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform data centre operations by performing hands-on maintenance, managing infrastructure, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and support a leading cryptocurren...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by ensuring the reliability and security of enterprise network infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and automation in a fast-pace...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network reliability and security. As a Network Infrastructure Operations Engineer, you'll monitor, troubleshoot, and implement solutions to ensure optimal per...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the telecommunications landscape by designing and maintaining systems for voice, video, and data services. Collaborate with engineers and end-users to optimize network performance and enhance vi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative telecom solutions by engineering, maintaining, and optimizing comprehensive voice, video, and data networks. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and deliver top-ti...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.