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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$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

$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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transitioning prototype developments to production-ready systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in engineering processes while managing product lifecycle and technical documentati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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

$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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of automation systems through innovative software development and analysis. Work across interdisciplinary teams to enhance processes that drive operational excellence in a dynamic...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $176K *

Drive the design and implementation of enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring secure connectivity across global offices and data centers. Lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and tackl...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

$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

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career as a senior network engineer, providing critical support for classified and unclassified networks. Oversee network security, configuration, and compliance while mentoring junior te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing essential process engineering support to optimize plant operations, manage projects, and enhance safety protocols in gas processing facilities. Collaborate with teams to...

2 weeks 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

$92K - $118K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and enhancing operational efficiency for enterprise data platforms while collaborating with cross-fun...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing a zero-trust network security architecture that safeguards sensitive compute environments, ensuring robust access controls and security automation for ne...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead the administration and management of boundary protection devices, ensuring compliance with security standards while optimizing network performance and integrity across enterprise applications and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize secure network infrastructure for mission-critical operations, ensuring compliance and operational readiness. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and maintain high-performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $107K *

Contribute to the development and enhancement of health, safety, and environmental compliance programs across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of safety throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $118K *

Contribute to the enhancement of health, safety, and environmental compliance programs across multiple sites. Collaborate with leadership and teams to ensure adherence to regulations, drive process im...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming our GTM operations tech stack, owning and building systems that drive revenue. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, automate, and maintain a scalable, efficient pl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $180K *

Pioneer hardware reliability in mission-critical data centers. Lead root cause analysis, coordinate with vendors, and drive improvements in server performance and stability. Collaborate with engineeri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.