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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Drive automation solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and manage infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployment and operational excellence in a dynamic envir...
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Empower a cross-functional team by developing automation solutions and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Utilize your scripting and automation expertise to streamline infrastructure management and support cr...
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Unlock potential by developing and implementing automation solutions for system infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and support critical naval platforms...
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Elevate your career by automating network systems and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that drive mission success and improve infras...
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Explore innovative automation solutions to enhance system infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and support critical naval platforms wh...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing automation solutions for critical infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and support the development of naval p...
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Optimize automation solutions for system infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and support critical naval platforms while advancing your D...
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Unlock the potential of automation by developing and implementing solutions that enhance system infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and support...
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Support the development and implementation of automation solutions, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage infrastructure and applications effectively while...
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Take ownership of automation solutions to enhance system infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and support critical naval platforms whi...
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Transform infrastructure management by developing automation solutions and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and sustain critical naval p...
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Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and implement automation solutions, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and supporting critical naval platforms through effective infrastructure management and depl...
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Tackle automation challenges by developing solutions for system infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and support critical naval platforms...
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Elevate your career by designing and implementing a high-performance testing network, enhancing both manual and automated testing capabilities through innovative solutions and collaboration with cross...
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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...
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Lead Facility Network Engineer
$148K - $266K *
Drive impactful communication solutions by leading network projects, collaborating with tenants and providers, and ensuring optimal performance in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to enh...
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Transform the future of aviation technology by driving innovative cloud solutions that enhance FAA operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in the aviation sector while collaborating with diverse te...
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Network Engineer - Level 2 (AHT)
$83K - $125K *
Transform network solutions by designing, deploying, and maintaining sophisticated systems. Collaborate across teams to implement security protocols and optimize performance, while supporting internat...
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Lead the charge in maintaining and optimizing network systems, ensuring performance and security. Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades while collaborating with teams...
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Engineering Operations Technician
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Empower your career by maintaining critical data center infrastructure. You'll ensure optimal performance and reliability of electrical and mechanical systems, contributing to a seamless digital exper...
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Network Engineer - Technical Expert
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Support critical HPC advancements by leveraging your network engineering expertise. Collaborate with skilled engineers in a mission-driven environment, enhancing security solutions for our nation. Mak...
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Global Network Operations and Security Center (GNOSC) Service Delivery Manager (SDM)
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Take ownership of a 24/7 enterprise network operations center, ensuring the health and stability of mission-critical IT infrastructure while leading a diverse team and managing complex incidents for t...
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Lead the charge in network modernization and mission system integration for a critical Space Force initiative, ensuring robust security and collaboration within classified environments to enhance oper...
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Transform secure network environments by designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability in a highly regulat...
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Transform network infrastructure by configuring and maintaining routers and switches, ensuring optimal performance and security. Lead technical direction for NOC staff, manage maintenance schedules, a...
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What does a Network Operations Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.