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.
Network Automation Product Manager
$113K - $186K *
Shape secure network automation solutions through strategic product leadership, driving compliance and operational excellence while collaborating across teams to implement network-as-code practices th...
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Network Automation Product Manager
$113K - $186K *
Transform our enterprise network with innovative secure automation solutions. You'll lead product strategy, design and delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance auditability...
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Network Automation Product Manager
$113K - $186K *
Join us to lead secure automation solutions across our enterprise network. You will define product strategy, align cross-functional teams, and drive innovation to enhance operational excellence and co...
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Network Automation Product Manager
$113K - $186K *
Lead the charge in designing and delivering innovative secure automation solutions across enterprise networks, ensuring compliance, resiliency, and operational excellence through effective collaborati...
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Network Automation Product Manager
$113K - $186K *
Lead a cross-functional team to define, design, and deliver secure automation solutions that enhance enterprise network resiliency and compliance at scale, driving automation initiatives that align wi...
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$108K - $130K *
Partner with us to enhance our enterprise application ecosystem through automation, security, and operational excellence. Leverage your DevOps expertise to drive CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and integ...
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Critical Operations Engineer I (LA2) (Swing)
$79K - $88K *
Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability of critical data center systems. Collaborate with teams to operate, monitor, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and safety systems, while supporting cont...
2 weeks ago
ALTED - Network/Systems Engineer 5
$150K *
Join a team that's delivering advanced network solutions across a global enterprise. Provide Tier 3 support for cloud and on-premise technologies, ensuring optimal performance and security in diverse...
1 week ago
Software Engineer III, Performance
$147K - $210K *
Transform the AI landscape by optimizing algorithms and enhancing performance through innovative hardware-software co-design, driving impactful solutions for large-scale systems and collaborating with...
2 weeks ago
Web Operations & SharePoint Team Lead
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career as a technical lead, overseeing SharePoint and web operations. Drive knowledge management, enhance user interfaces, and ensure quality assurance while collaborating with stakeholde...
1 week ago
Technical Program Manager III, Data Center Networking, Cloud Networking
$163K - $236K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex technical projects, influencing networking strategies and product introductions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure efficient delivery and maintai...
3 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Operations Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...
3 weeks ago
$112K - $196K *
Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts across the lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mission-critical defense systems. Drive innovation and technical exc...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Drive security and compliance initiatives while building robust infrastructure. Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance our cloud platform, automate processes, and ensure data protection for critical in...
2 weeks ago
User Terminal Operations Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Optimize user terminal operations and provide tier 3 support. Collaborate with engineering teams for firmware updates, troubleshoot issues, and enhance system performance to ensure seamless satellite...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Mission Operations Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in defining and implementing ground segment architecture, driving automation and reliability for satellite operations. Play a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding engineers while ensu...
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Principal/Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance cyber operations through DevOps practices, collaborating with engineers and operators to develop, secure, and sustain mission-critical applications in a fast-paced envir...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead a dynamic team overseeing mobile broadcast operations, ensuring technical excellence and seamless execution of live productions. Drive show readiness, manage crew performance, and maintain high s...
4 days ago
$65K - $122K *
Join a dynamic team in a hands-on industrial engineering role, where you'll engage in process improvement, capacity planning, and quality initiatives in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environm...
2 weeks ago
Principal Network Systems Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing complex server systems and network architecture. Oversee the design, implementation, and performance optimization of enterprise infrastructure while ensuring compliance and...
3 weeks ago
$137K - $167K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic OT team, optimizing SCADA systems and enhancing operational integrity. Collaborate with engineers to develop best practices and ensure safety while driving inn...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading software development efforts in Go and distributed systems. Collaborate with a talented team to design scalable solutions, mentor junior members, and drive innovation in a...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of software innovation, designing and implementing robust distributed systems. Leverage your expertise in Go, Kubernetes, and API design to create scalable solution...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Oversee the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructures, ensuring robust connectivity across on-premises and Azure environments, while optimizing performance for ATM and...
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Security Operations Center Technical SME
$160K - $177K *
Lead the charge in enhancing security operations by providing expert log analysis, SIEM tuning, and detection engineering. Collaborate with teams to identify gaps, optimize tools, and mentor junior an...
3 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.