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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$128K - $241K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing global network infrastructures, focusing on CDN and edge computing. Drive innovation and efficiency while ensuring high availability and scalability across...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Optimize process engineering for nuclear facility projects, ensuring high-quality design and support across disciplines. Drive project execution from concept to detailed design while enhancing safety...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $175K *

Drive operational strategy and execution for a global portfolio of hyperscale data centers, optimizing resource allocation and decision-making processes to support organizational growth and efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $284K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative FPGA and ASIC solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements, and overseeing project management within budget and schedule...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $284K *

Transform the future of electrical engineering by designing innovative FPGA and ASIC solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and ensure project success within...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $215K *

Join our team as a Systems Engineer to drive systems development across the INCOSE lifecycle, providing essential programmatic support for high-profile customer programs and collaborating with stakeho...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions by analyzing and designing complex bridge structures. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely project delivery while mentoring junior engineers and contributing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $154K *

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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $154K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex structural projects, focusing on innovative engineering solutions for various bridge types. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion and effective com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $154K *

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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $154K *

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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $161K *

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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $125K *

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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $125K *

Engage in high-volume data processing projects using cutting-edge technologies to empower data scientists and analysts in deriving insights from vast data sets. Collaborate effectively to enhance data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $86K *

Execute advanced network administration duties while ensuring system integrity and security for classified and unclassified environments. Collaborate with teams to manage and optimize network infrastr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $134K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of physical security and data analytics. Collaborate on modernizing access control systems and delivering insightful dashboards that enhance operational efficie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's tackling complex networking challenges globally, deploying cutting-edge Edge and Backbone infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance network reliability and efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center operations and leading a skilled workforce. You'll manage daily performance, drive development, and ensure operational excellence across technici...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Optimize customer process control by driving sales and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with Account Managers to enhance service quality and achieve sales targets while ensuring customer s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.