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.
Solution Introduction Engineer
$84K - $111K *
Join a dynamic team to validate cutting-edge radio technologies through rigorous testing, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment of 4G LTE/5G solut...
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$125K - $150K *
Champion the deployment of AI solutions by building and managing robust infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient operations for mission-critical applications in a dynamic envi...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Partner with us to build and manage robust infrastructure for AI applications, ensuring secure deployment and lifecycle management. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and cloud environments to support...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Optimize datacenter operations by maintaining infrastructure, deploying new equipment, and automating processes. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a dyna...
1 week ago
Engineer, Platform Engineering & Reliability Specialist (Azure)
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure. You will enhance platform reliability while automating processes and enforcing best practices in DevOps and full-stack o...
3 weeks ago
Zero Touch Provisioning Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Innovate within software engineering to develop automation solutions for complex High Performance Computing systems. Engage in all development phases from analysis to implementation while integrating...
Reposted 1 week ago
$69K - $104K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional technical support for broadband and networking products. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve customer issues and enhance user experience...
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Zero Touch Provisioning Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of software development by driving automation and integration efforts for complex systems. Utilize your expertise in scripting, containerization, and big data solutions, while collabo...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Network Engineer - Routing and Switching
$104K - $149K *
Join a team that's advancing network innovation in a large-scale enterprise environment. Lead architectural design and modernization efforts, ensuring security and performance while mentoring engineer...
1 week ago
$93K - $133K *
Shape the future of network security and infrastructure by managing, troubleshooting, and enhancing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational reliability and implement bes...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Explore a dynamic role where you'll design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, enhance infrastructure, and drive automation in a collaborative environment focused on robotics and software deployment...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive field engineering excellence by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cutting-edge hardware systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design and ensure reliable operations in dyn...
2 weeks ago
$175K - $210K *
Accelerate our network security by architecting and maintaining resilient solutions, safeguarding digital assets while ensuring efficiency and compliance across both on-premises and cloud environments...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Mission Operations Engineer II - Ground Segment
$110K - $195K *
Contribute to the planning and execution of spacecraft missions, ensuring seamless operations between ground systems and spacecraft. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance mission success through t...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure
$138K - $165K *
Empower our multi-cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and operating the network backbone. You'll lead architectural decisions and ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments whil...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure
$150K - $180K *
Take ownership of the multi-cloud network infrastructure, designing and operating end-to-end solutions that empower engineering teams. Drive innovation in networking, security, and observability while...
1 week ago
$150K - $215K *
Unlock potential by driving cybersecurity engineering excellence for mission-critical Navy and DoD systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and enha...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Engineer, Site Reliability
$107K - $222K *
Unlock potential by enhancing digital infrastructure reliability and resilience. Automate processes, manage incidents, and leverage programming expertise to drive operational efficiency and system per...
1 week ago
Sr. Engineer, Site Reliability
$107K - $222K *
Shape the future of digital infrastructure by enhancing system reliability and automating processes. Collaborate on incident management and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-performing syste...
1 week ago
Senior Network Engineer - DCLAN Lead/Sr. Engineer
$70K - $170K *
Lead the technical success of network services, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, oversee incident recovery, and manage complex network envir...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Take ownership of secure network design and operations, ensuring robust unified communications solutions while leading troubleshooting and change management efforts to support mission-critical environ...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Supervisor, Network Operations Control Center
$80K - $95K *
Transform network operations by leading a dedicated team to enhance incident management, customer service, and operational efficiency, ensuring seamless service delivery across all business lines...
2 weeks ago
$141K - $236K *
Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...
5 days ago
Senior Network Engineer - Load Balancer / Firewall Specialist
$135K - $216K *
Transform enterprise network security and performance as a Senior Network Engineer. Lead the design and optimization of load balancing and firewall technologies, ensuring robust, secure services acros...
1 week ago
$135K - $185K *
Manage and optimize enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, performance, and reliability across multiple...
2 weeks 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.