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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$155K - $186K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of observability and developer experience. As a full-stack software engineer, you'll design and maintain tools that empower engineers, driving insights and enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $186K *

Optimize internal observability and developer experience by designing, building, and maintaining software solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance tools and insights, contributing to impactful p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $231K *

Transform the future of network security by leading autonomous digital forensics and incident response initiatives. Drive complex strategies, enhance organizational standards, and collaborate across t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$64K - $112K *

Take ownership of our next-generation network stability and automation. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to enhance data center operations, ensuring efficient project execution and innovati...

3 days ago

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

$105K - $231K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud and DevSecOps for FEMA, assessing architectures and automating processes to enhance mission capabilities efficiently and securely while shaping the future of emer...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering intuitive front-end experiences that enable seamless data exploration and visualization. Collaborate closely with customers and teams to ship high-quality f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative product experiences as a Frontend Engineer, owning feature delivery from design to implementation. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to enhance interfaces and inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative product experiences by building intuitive interfaces and APIs. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to refine features, ensuring smooth integration and delivery, all...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to building customer-centric data visualization experiences by owning frontend features from design to delivery, collaborating with teams, and refining interfaces based on feedback in a hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform customer experiences by owning frontend features, collaborating with teams, and leveraging your expertise to build intuitive, integrated solutions that enhance data exploration and visualiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support a dynamic IT environment by ensuring seamless tech operations for both in-office and remote teams. Drive efficiency in onboarding, access management, and tech support while maintaining high st...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading enterprise network modernization efforts. Collaborate across teams to design and implement strategies that enhance security and performance, ensuring alignment with ev...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $230K *

Optimize lab operations and enhance system reliability through hands-on management, Linux administration, and collaboration with engineering teams to support SDK development and testing in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Network Engineer III, enhancing and securing complex networks. Leverage your expertise in LAN, WAN, and wireless technologies to optimize performance and ensure reliability in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$307K - $427K *

Manage the technical direction and roadmap for a transformative Hybrid Cloud Environment, leading engineering teams to create secure, automated cloud infrastructures that streamline developer interact...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $220K *

Join our team to drive innovative network solutions, focusing on SD-WAN and cloud architecture. Lead hands-on prototyping and integration efforts while guiding technical strategies for resilient netwo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing executive engineering rhythms and coordinating technical communications across multiple stakeholders in the Missile Defense Agency's Targets Systems Engineerin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in designing and securing high-performing Azure cloud networks, optimizing performance and managing hybrid connectivity. Engage with emerging technologies to enhance services and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $173K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing cutting-edge hardware operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety in data center environments. Drive strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration and inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to support and enhance data center operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of infrastructure. Leverage your technical expertise to troubleshoot, maintain, and depl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal data center operations, managing infrastructure setup, troubleshooting, and documentation while maintaining high standards for deployment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to support systems from concept through deployment, ensuring operational requirements are met. Collaborate with teams to define technical needs and enhance system performance throughout...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you support and enhance Unix/Linux systems, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability while driving automation and innovation in a dynamic infrast...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a complex network infrastructure, providing engineering support for multi-enclave environments. Collaborate on design and implementation of network solutions while resolving advanced n...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.