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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$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the networking landscape for next-gen AI infrastructure by designing, automating, and operating large-scale data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$121K - $202K *

Optimize ULA's network infrastructure as a senior technical leader, driving initiatives and engineering solutions through collaboration across teams, while ensuring secure and high-availability networ...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $202K *

Take ownership of designing and optimizing complex network infrastructures. As a senior engineer, lead initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor lower-level engineers to enhance...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $148K *

Transform operations by ensuring optimal data center infrastructure performance. Collaborate with teams to deploy hardware, troubleshoot issues, and maintain critical systems, driving innovation in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $125K *

Shape the future of IT infrastructure by collaborating with teams to resolve complex incidents, optimize performance, and implement scalable solutions while ensuring compliance and security across sys...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $125K *

Optimize IT infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams to resolve incidents, assess maturity, and enhance performance through strategic design and automation initiatives, ensuring seamless i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $125K *

Empower your career by collaborating with teams to enhance IT infrastructure, resolve complex incidents, and drive optimization initiatives. Contribute to scalable solutions and ensure seamless deploy...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Transform our network operations by leading program management efforts. Drive accountability, streamline task tracking, and enhance communication across teams and vendors to ensure timely delivery of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by architecting and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and deliver innovative, scalable services for...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Help us accelerate progress at the intersection of software engineering and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to modernize a large-scale examination platform, focusing on cloud infrastructure, Ku...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the enhancement and scaling of cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and optimize software delivery...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower our team by modernizing and scaling cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive automation and enhance operational excellence in a dynamic, AI-powered DevOps...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team supporting industrial clients through field-based Operational Technology solutions, ensuring reliability and safety across various sectors including oil and gas, u...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in advanced network support, collaborating on strategic technology plans and enhancing operational effectiveness. Lead initiatives, troubleshoot complex issue...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$206K - $350K *

Pioneer strategic network operations, driving efficiency and compliance while leading a high-performance team. Oversee regulatory implementation, enhance provider experience, and ensure alignment with...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $213K *

Accelerate progress at a leading aerospace firm by driving DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with teams to automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure, efficient software delivery for critical space missi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, driving innovation in mission-critical software delivery. Collaborate on secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring high performance for space missio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $186K *

Optimize secure automation solutions across enterprise networks. Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of automation initiatives while ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $186K *

Unlock your potential as you guide the strategy and delivery of secure network automation solutions, integrating technical expertise with product management to enhance efficiency and compliance across...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $186K *

Engineer secure automation solutions to enhance network resiliency, compliance, and operational excellence. Drive cross-functional alignment and lead the design of innovative automation workflows whil...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $186K *

Shape the future of network automation by driving secure solutions and product strategy. Lead initiatives, collaborate across teams, and enhance operational excellence in a compliance-driven environme...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of secure network automation solutions. This role combines technical expertise with strategic product management to drive automation initiatives that enhanc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $186K *

Shape the future of network automation by leading the design and delivery of secure solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance resiliency and compliance in a dynamic environment with robust...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $186K *

Join a team that's shaping secure automation solutions for enterprise networks. Lead product strategy, design secure workflows, and drive compliance initiatives in a dynamic environment focused on ope...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.