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.

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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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network infrastructure, ensuring robust performance, security, and scalability while managing team dynamics, vendor relations, and innovative technologies that meet organ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$171K - $247K *

Shape the future of data center efficiency by leading design and optimization efforts. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to enhance performance and stability in mission-critical environments, le...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network reliability and security for emergency response operations. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll design, implement, and maintain critical network infr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the development of complex software solutions within an Agile framework, providing technical guidance and support to teams. Drive process improvements and ensure quality standards are met while c...

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security across diverse environments. You'll implement, maintain, and troubleshoot critical network solutions while collaborating with senior engineer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in secure networking software. Take ownership of hands-on software development to enhance our Data Plane Engineering team, optimizing features for advanced commun...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence in the Remote Operations Center, overseeing real-time market commitments and compliance. Lead a team to ensure efficient generation unit management and effective communica...

Charlotte, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading operations in a dynamic Remote Operations Center. Oversee real-time market commitments, ensure compliance, and enhance team capabilities while managing critical generati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $216K *

Champion the design and deployment of Zscaler cloud security solutions, optimizing Zero Trust and SASE architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize security infrastructure and e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $150K *

Empower innovation by leading the design of advanced optical fiber sensing systems. Collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into integrated solutions, ensuring optimal performance a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Empower manufacturing operations by providing on-site IT support, ensuring optimal performance of technology and systems in a GMP environment. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and maintai...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Empower your career by designing and managing secure multi-cloud networks. Leverage your expertise in AWS and Azure to enhance connectivity and compliance in classified environments while collaboratin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer best practices at the forefront of aerospace technology, supporting Windows and Linux systems in diverse labs. Collaborate with engineers to enhance security and improve system functionality f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence in IT infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and automate processes, ensuring seamless cloud and system op...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in deploying and validating autonomous surface vessels. Engage in testing, troubleshooting, and analysis to ensure systems meet rigorous standards. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise networking by designing, implementing, and securing robust network infrastructures. Leverage your expertise to lead initiatives and mentor junior en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $186K *

Shape the future of IT operations by leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Drive innovation in SaaS infrastructure, enhance security, and implement AI solutions to elevate employee exper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $186K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic SaaS environment by leading IT operations, enhancing system performance, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to implement AI solutions and ensure secure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $186K *

Take ownership of our IT infrastructure by leading the design and maintenance of complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and performance while mentoring engineers...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in network engineering to enhance transport services, resolve performance issues, and drive strategic initiatives in a collaborative environment focu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the operational integration and technical synchronization for missile defense systems. Manage executive engineering rhythms, coordinate lifecycle documentation, and facilitate cross-directorate c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$151K - $191K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data center networking by driving the design, deployment, and operation of large-scale networks, enhancing GPU cluster connectivity, and collaborating across te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$243K - $295K *

Elevate your career by driving the design and operation of large-scale data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technologies and enhance network efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $166K *

Lead the charge in maintaining peak efficiency of critical data center systems. Oversee electrical, mechanical, and safety operations while providing expert guidance to teams and ensuring compliance w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.