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 - $178K *

Drive data transformation and analysis to enhance productivity and decision-making in an engineering environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize supply chain strategies and improve master d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$209K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$209K - $275K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving strategic customer engagements and technical excellence across a diverse 14-state region. Collaborate with teams to influence innovative solution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$209K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$185K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $143K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$129K - $174K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$174K - $252K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $180K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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.