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 *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing large-scale network infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance global Edge/Backbone networks, ensuring efficient capacity...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $142K *

Champion managed care program success by translating regulatory requirements into actionable strategies. Lead initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance through effective tr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $101K *

Join a dynamic team as you support and enhance network reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with senior engineers to design and maintain complex enterprise networks, ensuring optimal fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by owning AWS cloud operations, enhancing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operation...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and scale innovative network hardware for global data centers. Drive custom hardware development, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and ensure high-performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative network hardware solutions to enhance data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to design, validate, and scale high-performance systems, ensuring reliability and efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative cloud networking solutions by designing secure, resilient architectures that integrate private and public cloud environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and adherence to Zero T...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Empower your career by tackling complex network challenges and driving technical modernization. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and enhance network solutions that support critical operati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $132K *

Join a team that's redefining network infrastructure for healthcare solutions. You'll design, implement, and support advanced wired and wireless networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal pe...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Network Operations Engineer, leading technical projects, optimizing network performance, and delivering innovative solutions with a focus on collaboration and problem-s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $139K *

Drive operational excellence by leading Network Operations teams to ensure seamless monitoring, support, and reliability of customer-facing applications. Collaborate across functions to enhance servic...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $138K *

Support and maintain enterprise-wide network infrastructure, ensuring reliable data, voice, and video capabilities. Collaborate with teams to meet networking needs while monitoring performance and imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive the reliability and evolution of global office networks by designing, deploying, and optimizing wired and wireless infrastructure while ensuring security and scalability for a hypergrowth enviro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $148K *

Elevate network reliability by automating repair processes and collaborating with engineering teams to innovate solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming student transportation safety through innovative cloud platforms and automation. As a Sr DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance infrastructure, CI/CD, and MLOps, ensuring reli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $100K *

Pioneer innovative network solutions for military IT systems, ensuring quality and safety standards. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain enterprise networks while supporting miss...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform mission-critical network operations through innovative design, implementation, and support. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless data transmission and system performance across d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing server operations and lifecycle management. You'll coordinate provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless service deli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Transform security operations by enhancing cloud infrastructure, automating security processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust protection and compliance against emergin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to optimize enterprise network performance. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements to ensure secu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $160K *

Innovate with us to build and scale next-gen IP networks, ensuring stability and efficiency across global datacenters. Join our team to create sustainable solutions that enhance customer experience an...

1 week ago

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

$116K - $193K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise security by designing and optimizing high-availability network environments. Lead initiatives in Agile and DevSecOps settings while collaborating w...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security through proactive vulnerability management and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Security Champion, driving operational security across networks and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security controls and...

Irvine, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining high-availability network infrastructure, supporting enterprise-wide solutions, and collaborating with customers and vendors to enhance secure communicati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.