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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$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving IP strategy through collaboration with R&D teams, conducting prior art searches, and managing patent portfolios. Support litigation, training, and enforce IP rights, ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $308K *

Join a team that's redefining network architecture and engineering. Leverage your expertise in routing protocols and silicon integration to innovate high-scale solutions and shape the future of networ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $140K *

Elevate operational efficiency by developing and implementing technical solutions that enhance core insurance functions through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing network systems, ensuring optimal performance and security while supporting users and implementing effective solutions across various platform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining robust computer networks and systems. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to enhance performance, ensure security, and support users in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering comprehensive network solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security across complex systems. Drive innovation and support clients with expert technical guidance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $185K *

Optimize network performance as you provide Tier 3 support and engineering expertise for the Next Generation Network, ensuring security compliance and high availability across diverse environments and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining network solutions by designing, implementing, and supporting advanced LAN, WAN, and wireless systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance network strateg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $276K *

Shape the future of network architecture by collaborating with engineering teams to define standards and technology roadmaps, ensuring secure and resilient solutions across WAN, LAN, and cloud environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to optimize workplace technology and compliance efforts. As a hands-on TechOps Engineer, you'll manage systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security while collaborating across teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that designs and maintains complex network infrastructures, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust security standards while collaborating with IT professionals to deliver scalable solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support and troubleshoot complex network environments ensuring secure, seamless connectivity while collaborating with IT teams to deliver scalable networking solutions aligned with client needs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Drive innovation as you design and build scalable software solutions that enhance infrastructure planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure services that meet comple...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and building scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver reliable, data-intensive servi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $103K *

Empower operational excellence by integrating innovative automation technologies across logistics networks. Lead cross-functional teams through pilot planning and expansion phases, ensuring successful...

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

$131K - $186K *

Unlock potential by driving network automation and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust, vendor-agnostic automation systems, leveraging AI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $257K *

Elevate mission-critical infrastructure by implementing and automating robust network and systems solutions across multi-cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring compliance and standardization whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $151K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $155K *

Drive network infrastructure excellence by implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise systems across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, security, and op...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of optical networks. As a Senior Optical Network Engineer, you'll design and optimize our transport layers, ensuring high performance and reliability while collab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by enhancing network security and reliability for critical missions. Collaborate with a skilled team to monitor and manage advanced network systems, ensuring robust defense against ev...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing robust network solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration of voice, data, and security systems across global environments...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of network solutions by designing and implementing robust systems for voice, data, and security. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative netwo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.