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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex network solutions for a federal agency, ensuring high-performance and secure connectivity across multiple enclaves while providing expert troubles...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $122K *

Join our team to design and implement secure, scalable network systems that enhance mission-critical operations. Collaborate with skilled colleagues in a dynamic environment, ensuring reliability and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $118K *

Join a team that powers FAA electronic system installations and upgrades. Drive project management and engineering tasks while collaborating with stakeholders across the U.S. Ensure compliance and enh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation as a Technology Operations Lead, blending IT support and cybersecurity while integrating emerging technologies like AI. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems and support the fut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Manage and enhance Internet, Intranet, and Extranet systems, collaborating with business leaders to prioritize projects and improve communication. Ensure integration across technologies while developi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $128K *

Engage in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot complex issues and manage firewall se...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Manage network designs and solutions supporting mission-critical LAN/WAN needs while ensuring compliance and performance standards. Collaborate with teams and vendors, providing technical expertise to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert network administration and engineering support. You'll enhance customer networks, manage security operations, and collaborate with IT staff to ensure o...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and enhance global network operations, ensuring high availability and security. Lead a distributed team, implement modernization initiatives, support cross-functional collaborations, and optimi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $110K *

Elevate telecommunications network capabilities by designing and managing complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement voice, data, and wireless solutions, ensuring seamless c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Engineer innovative telecommunications networks, supporting voice, data, and video services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain systems, ensuring optimal perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Transform telecommunications networks by designing and managing complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that support voice, data, and video services...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing telecommunications networks. Collaborate with professionals to implement voice, data, and wireless services, ensuring robust network solutions from incept...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Engineer your future with us by designing and managing telecommunications networks. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring seamless voice and data services while supporting innovative technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Engineer and develop telecommunications networks to support voice, data, and video services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain complex network systems, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Transform telecommunications networks by designing and managing complex systems. Collaborate with professionals to implement voice, data, and wireless services, ensuring seamless operation and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Engage in the design and management of telecommunications networks, ensuring effective support for voice, data, and video services. Collaborate with professionals to develop solutions and maintain hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Drive the design and management of telecommunications networks, ensuring effective support for voice, data, and video services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and maint...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance customer operations by ensuring technical alignment and optimizing data center performance. Drive continuous improvement while managing critical relationships and resolving...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational alignment and communication between internal teams and hyperscale customers. Drive technical excellence and customer satisfaction in data center operations th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of customer operations, ensuring alignment and communication between technical teams and hyperscale clients, driving improvements and resolving issues while enhancing relationships and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$147K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing innovative solutions for large-scale systems. Collaborate with diverse experts to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $116K *

Unlock potential by designing automation-first solutions that enhance platform reliability and streamline delivery in a hybrid environment, focusing on investment banking and brokerage operations...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Operations Engineer, designing and maintaining real-time data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, supporting miss...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with hyperscale customers by ensuring operational alignment and technical communication. Drive issue resolution, performance monitoring, and project coordination to enhance customer satisfactio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.