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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$172K - $259K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-enabled solutions for advanced cyber operations, integrating innovative capabilities in digital investigations and operational automation while supporting national sec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of AI-driven routing systems for global logistics, optimizing supply movement across complex networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, resilient soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion the modernization of manufacturing OT infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 operational resilience. Collaborate across teams to define strategies, manage risks, and lead critical incident responses w...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming manufacturing OT infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 operational resilience and strategic alignment with business growth. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, manage...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to cutting-edge HPC systems, focusing on Linux environments and advanced networking. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot and optimize high-performance c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Partner with us to enhance national security by providing advanced network engineering and security support in complex enterprise environments, ensuring optimal performance and protection of critical...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Empower network infrastructure by leading design, automation, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and mentor junior engineers in a secure, high-availability environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Innovate and lead network solutions in a secure environment, driving automation and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance enterprise infrastructure and mentor junior engineers while tackling c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and database environments, ensuring security, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain reliable systems that support critical app...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect and lead the design of scalable network solutions across global sites. Drive automation, enhance security, and ensure performance reliability while mentoring engineers and collaborating with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $160K *

Innovate secure network architectures for IT systems, ensuring robust security protocols, managing incidents, and integrating networks to enhance resilience and performance across enterprise environme...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $214K *

Join a team that's transforming our internal data communications systems. Oversee complex LAN and WAN designs, ensure optimal performance, and lead global projects while providing expert support and g...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to design requ...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $240K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance performance and security. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality t...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $290K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by leading diverse technical disciplines, driving operational excellence, and fostering collaboration. Your hands-on leadership will ensure effective deliver...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform data security practices by overseeing the implementation of robust security measures, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization to protect se...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Manage IT systems support and administration for High Performance Computing environments. Engage in troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimizing multi-vendor servers and clusters while providing Tier 1...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $116K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives by enhancing security posture, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement effective security...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $257K *

Elevate software engineering practices by modernizing legacy C/C++ systems, ensuring compliance with NSA security standards, and mentoring teams to adopt secure coding methodologies for high-assurance...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $205K *

Grow your career as you support high-performance data center networking. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance your skills in advanced technologies while ensuring optimal network performan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $137K *

Lead the architecture and optimization of optical network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and capacity. Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions and implement advanced technologi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.