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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$136K - $187K *

Lead and enhance new manufacturing operations by integrating engineering support, ensuring safety and performance while driving continuous improvement and operational readiness for scale-up and pilot...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Transform enterprise networks by managing and optimizing secure infrastructures. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and security while documenting best practices in a dynamic, m...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $190K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing large-scale enterprise networks in a secure environment, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance performance and security across mission-critical sy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading a global team in designing and implementing enterprise network solutions and driving operational excellence for complex data center and connectivity challe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Drive innovative network solutions by troubleshooting complex issues, implementing designs, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality documentation and lea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $108K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise network infrastructure. Lead complex projects, ensure operational reliability, and enhance cloud connectivity while collaborating across diverse tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's designing and implementing complex network architectures, ensuring seamless operations and customer support in a dynamic, multi-vendor environment. Collaborate on critical activitie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our IT team as you address daily technical issues, enhance support standards, and maintain our office infrastructure. Play a vital role in user management and systems administration in a hands-on...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, leveraging your expertise in enterprise environments to enhance system performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ach...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Support network operations by monitoring and optimizing pLTE, Wi-Fi, and wired networks. Collaborate with multi-tier teams to ensure high availability and performance of connectivity services in an in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team of network engineers while overseeing enterprise network solutions. Engage in hands-on design and management, addressing complex technical challenges and driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $205K *

Partner with us to enhance network infrastructure by providing senior-level support for Private 5G and communications systems, ensuring secure and efficient delivery of voice, data, and video services...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $138K *

Transform cloud operations by architecting AWS and Azure solutions, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating with engineers to modernize applications. Engage with stakeholders to enhance cloud...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Optimize high-performance data center networks, ensuring reliable, low-latency connectivity for mission-critical workloads. Manage complex architectures, enhance performance, and integrate advanced te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$98K - $167K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$223K - $243K *

Shape the future of enterprise network architecture by leading modernization, security, and performance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards, mentor engineers, a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $167K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining intricate network infrastructures for cybersecurity testing and training. Collaborate with engineers to enhance performance, security, and compliance, ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$126K - $180K *

Shape the future of global networking by leading deployment and operations of private data networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable network solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.