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.
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Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining robust network infrastructures. This hands-on role emphasizes troubleshooting and optimizing enterprise systems, collaborating closely with te...
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Transform complex structural projects by designing innovative bridge solutions, managing tasks, and mentoring team members while ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative structural solutions. As a Bridge Engineer, you'll analyze designs, manage projects, and mentor others while ensuring timely completion of complex...
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Drive innovative engineering solutions by analyzing and designing complex bridge structures. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality projects while mentoring junior staff and managing multiple...
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Chief Engineer, Power Generation
$150K - $180K *
Optimize production systems to drive efficiency in renewable energy generation. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices, enhance quality, and ensure timely project delivery across multiple...
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Senior Security Operations Engineer
$135K - $227K *
Shape security operations by monitoring incidents, leading investigations, and enhancing workflows with a global team committed to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring a safe work environme...
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Join a team that's building a robust network infrastructure to support enterprise growth. Collaborate on strategic initiatives, optimize performance, and drive technology integration across multiple l...
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Member of Technical Staff, Infrastructure
$120K - $145K *
Grow your career with a key role managing diverse cloud deployment infrastructures. Oversee AI agent platforms, ensuring security and reliability while enhancing scalability and compliance in fast-pac...
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Reimagine the future of railway signaling by leading design efforts, ensuring safety and quality in engineering specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance signal systems and support capital pro...
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Develop high-volume data processing solutions to empower teams in extracting actionable insights from vast datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams using state-of-the-art technologies to enha...
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Network Administrator III (WAN)
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Manager, Network Deployment & Support
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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.