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ISP Network Operations Engineer * Location : Los Angeles, California, USA * Department : Network Operations * Reports to : Operations Manager / Technical Director * Type : Full-time * Mandarin ...

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ISP Network Operations Engineer * Location : Los Angeles, California, USA * Department : Network Operations * Reports to : Operations Manager / Technical Director * Type : Full-time * Mandarin ...

The Senior Network Operations Engineer is the senior-most technical role within CENIC's Network Operations Center (NOC), with a strong background in 24x7 NOC environments and experience with service ...

Position Summary The Lead Network Operations Engineer is a senior technical individual contributor and shift leader within CENIC's Network Operations Center (NOC). This role combines deep, hands-on ...

Network Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

Description Credo is seeking a Network Engineer to support and strengthen our IT infrastructure operations. The role focuses on Tier I-II customer support, infrastructure monitoring, uptime ...

We are working with a technology-focused organization that is looking to add a Network Operations Engineer to their team. This role will focus on monitoring network infrastructure, troubleshooting ...

We are working with a technology-focused organization that is looking to add a Network Operations Engineer to their team. This role will focus on monitoring network infrastructure, troubleshooting ...

We are working with a technology-focused organization that is looking to add a Network Operations Engineer to their team. This role will focus on monitoring network infrastructure, troubleshooting ...

Participate in projects for new Network Product offerings and Network Operation improvements ... Partner closely with Network Architects and Engineers to improve WAN network connectivity * Partner ...

Operation Engineer TECHM-JOB-26213

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

Job Summary : Keylent Inc is a company seeking an Operations Engineer to join their team in ... IPv6 is a plus • Log aggregation tools such as Splunk • Security and Compliance • Network ACL ...

Your Role This role reports to the Network Operations Engineering Manager and is responsible for network operations and maintenance and providing level 3 support for services that Megaport customers ...

Senior Network Engineer

Buena Park, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

We are working with a growing technology organization that is looking to add a Senior Network Operations Engineer to their team. This role will focus on supporting network infrastructure operations ...

Senior Network Engineer

Buena Park, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

We are working with a growing technology organization that is looking to add a Senior Network Operations Engineer to their team. This role will focus on supporting network infrastructure operations ...

Network DevOps Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$62 - $85/hr

... s Engineer to support network automation, cloud infrastructure deployment, and multi-cloud connectivity initiatives across a large-scale enterprise environment. This role will partner closely with ...

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How much do network operation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for network operation engineer in California is $107,612.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,800.00 and $131,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Network Operation Engineer vs Network Support Specialist?

AspectNetwork Operation EngineerNetwork Support Specialist
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, network operations centers, enterprise networksHelp desks, technical support teams, customer sites
ResponsibilitiesMonitoring, maintaining, and optimizing network infrastructureTroubleshooting network issues, providing user support

The Network Operation Engineer focuses on managing and optimizing network infrastructure, often working in data centers or NOCs. In contrast, the Network Support Specialist primarily provides troubleshooting and support to end-users or clients. Both roles require similar certifications and are essential in maintaining network performance, but their daily tasks and work environments differ.

Infographic showing various Network Operation Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $107,612 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Network Operation Engineer

Grass Valley, CA • On-site

SmarterBroadband
Internet and IT • 1 - 10 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Company Description
SmarterBroadband is a local Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) providing high quality and reliable Internet services to rural, remote, and business customers in Nevada and Placer Counties. SmarterBroadband has been awarded the Best of Nevada County award for Internet Service Providers three (3) years running.
Job Description
Our Ideal Candidate:
Experienced in all aspects of routing, and networking, including OSPF, BGP & VPLS protocols. Knowledge and working experience of UNIX & Windows administration for servers. Will be a team member responsible for maintaining our networks at optimal operations. Able to work well with other technicians/team members in a very positive/productive manner.
Job Duties
Perform setup and maintenance of Routers, Switches, and other network hardware. Administer company IP Blocks, DNS, Radius server, in-house Virtual server. Proactively manage, maintain and backup billing and network hardware and monitoring computer systems including NAS and Traffic management servers. Assist field implementation of new tower setups from a networking aspect, have great troubleshooting skills.
Qualifications
Preferred Requisites:
• High level of experience in operations of a TCP/IP network.
• Comfortable with UNIX and Windows OS maintenance.
• WISP experience a plus.
• Basic programming skills a plus.
• Great attitude and work ethic an absolute requirement.
While we are looking for an established network person with experience, we are willing to review and consider a candidate that has related college degrees or experience; we want a person motivated, a team player and dedicated to excellence.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.