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.
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$71K - $107K *
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$143K - $194K *
Drive the design and development of intelligent network controllers, tackling optimization and distributed-systems challenges. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance network performance...
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Transform global network infrastructure by ensuring reliable connectivity, monitoring performance, and driving improvements. Collaborate with IT teams to implement scalable solutions and troubleshoot...
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Technical Solutions Engineer I, Infrastructure, Compute, Google Cloud
$126K - $180K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that drives customer success through technical solutions, troubleshooting, and innovative problem-solving in a fast-paced cloud environment...
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$150K - $250K *
Champion the development and maintenance of secure, scalable back-end systems, collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a hi...
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$115K - $130K *
Innovate the realm of data center networking by deploying high-speed connectivity solutions in cutting-edge AI labs. Focus on switching, cabling, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance of G...
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Senior Security Engineer, Access Security
$174K - $252K *
Transform the security landscape by leading strategies that identify and mitigate risks, architecting advanced systems for continuous monitoring, and enhancing global access management frameworks to s...
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Join a team that transforms cloud infrastructure and deployment systems. Leverage AWS technologies, automate processes, and enhance system reliability while collaborating with engineering teams to opt...
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$125K - $150K *
Empower a robust enterprise network-security infrastructure by leading initiatives in design, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced firewall systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...
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$196K - $250K *
Transform engineering operations by leading scalable practices that bridge multidisciplinary teams and optimize complex quantum technologies from concept to manufacturing, while ensuring compliance, q...
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Senior Network Engineer - TS/SCI w CI Poly
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving the future of AI data center networks. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring performance and scalability while coll...
3 weeks ago
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Build and maintain robust computer networks for optimal performance, ensuring security and stability across office and cloud environments, while proactively addressing issues and integrating IT system...
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Security Engineer, Platforms and Devices
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security for users and developers. Collaborate with engineers to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security assessments, and ensure robust protection across p...
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Senior / Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer
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Shape the future of cloud security by building robust infrastructure defenses. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices, develop threat models, and implement secure defaults, e...
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Join our dynamic team to drive innovation in real-time embedded software development. Leverage your expertise in C/C++ and collaborate across functions to enhance our technology's impact in a fast-pac...
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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
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Engineer transformative solutions by integrating cutting-edge APIs into enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with clients to deploy production software efficiently while leveraging modern AI tools...
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Technical Program Manager I, Network Deployment Optimization, Cloud Networking
$116K - $165K *
Analyze complex projects and lead cross-functional teams to deliver data center networking solutions. Utilize your technical expertise to manage schedules, identify risks, and improve processes, ensur...
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Lead the charge in shaping complex technical solutions by developing operational requirements, translating needs into actionable plans, and coordinating across teams to ensure alignment with mission o...
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Telecommunications Network Engineer - Basic
$60K - $110K *
Shape your career with a key role in telecommunications network design and management. Collaborate with professionals to analyze, plan, and implement complex network solutions supporting voice, data...
3 weeks ago
Telecommunications Network Engineer - Basic
$60K - $110K *
Lead the design and management of telecommunications networks, ensuring effective support for voice, data, and video services. Collaborate with professionals to develop solutions and maintain high sta...
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Network Engineer - Tier 2 - Tech Mod
$140K - $160K *
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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.