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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$135K - $160K *

Build innovative full stack features for AI-powered solutions, ensuring end-to-end ownership from backend to frontend. Collaborate in a fast-paced startup environment, integrating advanced workflows a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $106K *

Drive network operations excellence by restoring circuits and equipment, managing complex networks, and collaborating with federal NOCs to ensure optimal performance and compliance with customer requi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative network solutions by leveraging deep expertise in cloud services and cybersecurity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust infrastructure performance and reliable...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of network infrastructure by managing complex OSP projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance service quality and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your career by supporting cutting-edge IT systems at a major museum. As the primary on-site IT professional, you'll ensure seamless network operations and technology for staff and visitors, e...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $216K *

Lead critical Systems Engineering initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders, managing requirements, and supporting integration efforts in a dynamic environment. Drive project success through effe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Drive mission-critical systems engineering efforts, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and maintain cross-domain technologies while ensuring compliance and security in a dynamic environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$295K - $345K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of a robust network transport system, ensuring seamless real-time communication across diverse platforms and millions of users, while enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high availability and security of critical systems while supporti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Optimize AI security by deploying runtime enforcement and adversarial testing. Collaborate with financial services teams to enhance model risk management and ensure robust security measures across AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of large-scale distributed storage systems, enhancing performance and reliability for diverse clients while collaborating with cross-functional t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems engineering, focusing on identity management, Windows Server, and cloud platforms. Drive automation and Tier 3 troubleshooting in a hybrid environment, delivering...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing VOIP networks for enterprise video conferencing, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence from project inception to completion...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $179K *

Lead and optimize mechanical operations at data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to manage manpower, logistics, and execution plans from mobilization t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $105K *

Drive innovation in infrastructure engineering by integrating DevSecOps and AI architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, optimize workflows, and ensure reliable servi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of operational technology security by leading the design and enhancement of robust security controls. Collaborate across teams to ensure a resilient environment, minimizing risks whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate cutting-edge operational technology security solutions, enhancing systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain resilience and compliance in industrial environments and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in complex avionics development, guiding cross-disciplinary teams through the full product lifecycle to deliver innovative solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and support U.S...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $205K *

Architect innovative product operations strategies to drive impactful program execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product development, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize your career by designing cutting-edge routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance real-time interaction distribution, ensuring hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing the next-gen routing platform for enterprise contact centers. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collaborating across teams t...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a cutting-edge routing platform for enterprise contact centers, focusing on real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while ensuring scalab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers, optimizing real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance per...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.