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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$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of technology by leading the development of large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$68K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-critical data center operations. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance of electrical and mechanical systems, contributing to an exceptional...

3 days ago

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

$68K - $119K *

Transform your career by ensuring the reliability of critical data center systems. Engage in hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and project management while supporting multiple locations and colla...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by serving as a technical expert in customer deployments, integrations, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping our enterprise network strategy, ensuring resilience and innovation. Collaborate with a skilled team to translate business needs into effective network solutions while overs...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovation as you design and build full-stack applications and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency in a dynamic, global t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining innovative software solutions in a collaborative team environment, driving quality and reliability in a growth-focused cloud SaaS for municipal finance...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $217K *

Champion innovation in network delivery by leading a dynamic team to enhance large-scale telecommunications solutions, ensuring operational excellence and safety while driving continuous improvement a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform complex network systems by leading design, implementation, and support efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance telecommunications infrastructures and ensure compliance with cybers...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $226K *

Empower innovation as you develop and optimize networking software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and drive strategic decisions in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$242K - $302K *

Develop and enhance networking software as a key member of our engineering team. Collaborate on product ideation, optimize performance, and ensure security throughout the product lifecycle in a fully...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $126K *

Deliver exceptional IT support and network solutions for retail operations, ensuring seamless technology integration and reliability across North America. Collaborate with teams to enhance store techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous impro...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Data Center Operations, managing diverse groups to enhance efficiency, mentor talent, and drive innovative strategies for optimal performance in a fast-paced environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$159K - $230K *

Optimize complex, multi-disciplinary projects, managing timelines and stakeholder communication to improve network planning strategies and drive effective deployment in data center operations across g...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading large-scale optical transport projects, providing technical expertise, and supporting deployment strategies to ensure high-performance systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$144K - $208K *

Advance data center electrical systems by overseeing design, construction, and commissioning. Collaborate across teams to optimize infrastructure, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in mis...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure network environments by designing and managing advanced security solutions. This role requires hands-on expertise in network engineering, incident response, and policy management to ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive excellence in satellite operations by developing and maintaining on-board subsystem products, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automat...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced DevSecOps solutions, ensuring seamless integration with cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure system...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the modernization and security of regional network infrastructure, ensuring stability and performance across terminal operations while collaborating with global teams and stakeholders to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in network administration by providing technical expertise, managing enterprise infrastructure, and ensuring security compliance while mentoring junior staff in a dynamic, mission-focu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI/ML networks, driving innovation in software design and architecture. Leverage your expertise in programming and testing to enhance the world's largest netwo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.