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.
$110K - $155K *
Transform employee experiences by owning People Operations from onboarding to offboarding. Drive compliance, leverage people data for insights, and champion culture in a global tech environment, foste...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $155K *
Empower a globally distributed team by leading end-to-end People Operations. Drive employee experience, compliance, and culture while leveraging data for actionable insights as you help scale our HR f...
3 weeks ago
Ground Stations Network Operations Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Manage and support real-time operations of a global ground station network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware, software design, and testing, while developing procedures and ensuring...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $149K *
Transform our DevOps capabilities by enhancing CI systems and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency in build/test environments across AWS and A...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower innovative software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality code and support diverse projects, ensuring adherence to desi...
2 weeks ago
Process Engineer II - Manufacturing Production Operations
$95K - $125K *
Drive process excellence as you support production stability, optimize operations, and elevate quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and deliver results th...
3 weeks ago
Network or Electronics Engineer
$72K - $118K *
Manage and execute installation projects for communications systems, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while collaborating with stakeholders across FAA regions. Embrace travel opportunities...
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$150K - $187K *
Lead the charge in developing and integrating advanced MILSATCOM network solutions, collaborating with government leaders and contractors to ensure mission success through innovative architecture and...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate by designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient, secure solutions while staying ahead of industry trends and best...
Today
$84K - $116K *
Elevate manufacturing efficacy by optimizing and maintaining processes to ensure safe, efficient production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to problem-solve and implement continuous improveme...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Engineer robust network solutions to enhance data-center connectivity and support enterprise infrastructure modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable network se...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career as a Senior Network Engineer, implementing and maintaining secure communication systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance network infrastructure and ensure compliance with cyberse...
4 days ago
Principal Wireless Network Engineer
$165K - $194K *
Unlock enterprise wireless potential by leading design, deployment, and optimization of WLAN solutions. Drive improvements in reliability, security, and user experience across diverse environments whi...
2 weeks ago
Cyber Operations Engineer Lead - Global Industrial
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading complex cyber defense initiatives across cloud security, IAM, application security, and automation, ensuring robust protection and innovative solutions for...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operations Engineer Lead - Global Industrial
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by engaging in complex cyber defense solutions across various domains, including cloud security, IAM, and application security, while driving efficiency and quality through innov...
3 weeks ago
$111K - $136K *
Transform the network landscape by designing and securing a hybrid infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application delivery and cloud connectivity while ensuring robust...
1 week ago
$111K - $136K *
Pioneer a robust hybrid network infrastructure, ensuring security and reliability across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technologies and drive...
1 week ago
Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities
$81K *
Join a dynamic team to maintain and troubleshoot critical data center equipment, ensuring operational excellence and reliability. Engage in hands-on electrical and mechanical tasks while supporting mu...
1 week ago
$86K - $181K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of Cybersecurity by leveraging network engineering expertise. Join a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions while addressing evolving challenges in network t...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $265K *
Support the design and optimization of complex network infrastructures, ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and implement upgrades, while maintaining tho...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $158K *
Elevate network performance by designing, implementing, and optimizing LANs and UC services. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous improvement while supporting critical m...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $158K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network solutions for intel customers. Leverage your expertise in design, operations, and service improvement to drive tech modernization and support critical...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $158K *
Deliver critical network infrastructure assessments to strengthen FEMA's emergency response capabilities. Enhance scalability, resiliency, and security across cloud and on-premises environments for se...
Reposted 1 week ago
Network Administrator (Senior)
$103K - $218K *
Drive network security and infrastructure excellence by managing advanced firewalls, optimizing connectivity, and leading technical initiatives to support critical operations and enhance performance a...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining IT operations by owning end-to-end corporate IT. You'll manage identity, devices, and employee lifecycle while collaborating with passionate colleagues to ensure smooth a...
6 days ago
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.