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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$85K - $95K *

Optimize network performance and security by implementing and managing infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and providing user support. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless operations and m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate cloud infrastructure solutions using Oracle Cloud. You'll build, operate, and secure environments while implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation, ensuring high perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative observability solutions, leveraging your expertise in Go and network protocols to enhance network automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $206K *

Explore new challenges by building automated network solutions that enhance scalability and reliability for internal applications, delivering impactful backend services using Python and Terraform in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your C programming expertise to support critical government operations, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance network functionality and security. Contribute to inn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Innovate network solutions by designing and implementing secure LAN/WAN infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance in a dynamic government environment, lever...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery across environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in secure enterprise application delivery by designing, automating, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career by providing expert network management and support. Collaborate with teams to enhance network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement new technologies, ensuring seamless...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the network landscape by managing security, performance, and infrastructure. Lead design and implementation efforts while ensuring compliance and fostering vendor relationships to enhance or...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $145K *

Champion innovative network solutions by leveraging hands-on expertise in Cisco technologies. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver seamless implementations and support, ensuring optimal netwo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $364K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable, distributed systems that redefine global infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and reliability, tackle complex engineering challeng...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connectivity by managing complex data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely execution, quality assurance, and innovative...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K *

Partner with us to design and implement advanced network solutions for the Department of Defense, ensuring robust security and operational excellence in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. Your e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $91K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network operations by monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing infrastructure performance. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless service delivery and mentor staff f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive communication, and ensure customer satisfaction while mitigating risks and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovation in network engineering by designing and maintaining complex systems for federal clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance network performance and ensure compliance in secure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver hands-on network support and engineering solutions, ensuring seamless operations across Texas-based systems while collaborating with remote teams to enhance telecommunications infrastructure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and engineering high-density AI data center infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to create detailed plans for connectivity, power, and cooling, ensuring optimal perform...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $178K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced network communication systems. Collaborate on architecture specifications, conduct testing, and evaluate new technologies to enhance network cap...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $200K *

Empower the future of computing as you lead a technical team to enhance data center operations, ensuring quality installations and troubleshooting while driving team success through strategic initiati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Innovate in networking solutions by designing and implementing advanced features for cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance Kubernetes Networking, ensuring robust performance and reliabili...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Engineer robust network solutions, ensuring seamless LAN/WAN operations and exceptional customer support. Collaborate with clients to diagnose issues, implement upgrades, and maintain infrastructure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer and secure enterprise network infrastructure across cloud and remote locations. Leverage expertise in Palo Alto Networks and GCP to build resilient, Zero Trust architectures, driving infrastr...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of a global Edge compute fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify new hardware, enhance failure detection, and ensure seamless operations ac...

1 week ago

  •   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.