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DESCRIPTION
In this role, you'll design and build the services and agents that make telemetry data available and impactful. The role includes writing and maintaining agents that run on a range of compute platforms, including network devices, Linux-based clients, and robotics platforms. You'll also build the backend services that analyze and distribute metrics and insights and also control configurations, storage, and reporting.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain software services that operate reliably at scale.
- Write and maintain agents that run across multiple device platforms, including network devices, Linux-based clients, and robotics platforms, working at the layer where hardware and software meet.
- Get into the low-level details of running software on varied hardware: packaging, deployment, permissions, configuration, and service lifecycle across different operating systems and device types.
- Build the backend services that process, analyze, and distribute data and handle configuration, storage, and reporting.
- Debug problems across the full stack, from the operating system and networking layer on the device up through the backend services.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Telemetry Engineering team prioritizes creating trustworthy signals and responding to feedback from consumers. We iterate quickly and aim to ship improvements and features regularly to deliver value continuously. Team members work closely with partner teams who depend on timely delivery of accurate data.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with distributed systems at scale
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Experience with logging and monitoring tools, such as: AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic and Splunk
- Experience with embedded systems, consumer devices, or mobile apps
- Experience with a systems language such as C, C++, or Rust for on-device or performance-critical software
- Experience writing or maintaining agents or daemons that run on devices such as embedded Linux, Android, or network hardware
- Experience with a network operating system such as SONiC, Junos, or a similar Linux-based platform
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you'll design and build the services and agents that make telemetry data available and impactful. The role includes writing and maintaining agents that run on a range of compute platforms, including network devices, Linux-based clients, and robotics platforms. You'll also build the backend services that analyze and distribute metrics and insights and also control configurations, storage, and reporting.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain software services that operate reliably at scale.
- Write and maintain agents that run across multiple device platforms, including network devices, Linux-based clients, and robotics platforms, working at the layer where hardware and software meet.
- Get into the low-level details of running software on varied hardware: packaging, deployment, permissions, configuration, and service lifecycle across different operating systems and device types.
- Build the backend services that process, analyze, and distribute data and handle configuration, storage, and reporting.
- Debug problems across the full stack, from the operating system and networking layer on the device up through the backend services.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Telemetry Engineering team prioritizes creating trustworthy signals and responding to feedback from consumers. We iterate quickly and aim to ship improvements and features regularly to deliver value continuously. Team members work closely with partner teams who depend on timely delivery of accurate data.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with distributed systems at scale
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Experience with logging and monitoring tools, such as: AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic and Splunk
- Experience with embedded systems, consumer devices, or mobile apps
- Experience with a systems language such as C, C++, or Rust for on-device or performance-critical software
- Experience writing or maintaining agents or daemons that run on devices such as embedded Linux, Android, or network hardware
- Experience with a network operating system such as SONiC, Junos, or a similar Linux-based platform
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network operations engineer jobs.
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls from major vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto
- Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Nagios
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and other core routing and switching protocols
- Experience with network security principles including firewall policy management, VPN configuration, and access control lists
- Relevant industry certification such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or an equivalent vendor-neutral or vendor-specific credential
- Ability to respond to and resolve network incidents under time pressure, including participation in on-call or shift-based coverage
Tips for Your Network Operations Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
List the specific vendors and platforms you've worked with, Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, Palo Alto, Arista, and the protocols you've configured hands-on. Recruiters and applicant tracking systems filter for these exact terms, not generic phrases like 'networking experience.'
Certify before you apply at scale
A current CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or Juniper JNCIA signals baseline competency and clears automated filters. If you're targeting cloud-heavy roles, pairing a networking cert with an AWS or Azure networking specialty credential strengthens your position before you submit.
Filter openings by on-call expectations
Network operations roles vary sharply on shift work and on-call rotation. Read each posting carefully for 24/7 NOC language versus standard business hours. Applying to roles that match your availability prevents wasted interviews late in the process.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network operations engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a lab or home network story
Hiring managers for network operations roles routinely ask how you've built or maintained a home lab. Having a concrete example of a topology you configured, a problem you diagnosed, or a protocol you tested on your own time demonstrates initiative beyond your day-job scope.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
Before accepting an offer, confirm which network segments you'll own, whether you'll have change-approval authority, and what the escalation path looks like. These factors shape your day-to-day growth and your resume's depth two years from now.
Network Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network operations engineers?
The companies hiring the most network operations engineers right now include Leidos, Amazon, and CACI International, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Telecommunications carriers, managed service providers, and large cloud infrastructure teams consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many network operations engineer jobs are remote?
About 54% of network operations engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialty. Cloud networking, network automation, and NOC analyst roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hands-on data center and campus network positions typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a network operations engineer?
Start by building a foundation in TCP/IP networking and earning an entry-level certification such as CompTIA Network+ or CCNA. From there, gain hands-on experience in a helpdesk, NOC, or systems administrator role where you work directly with network hardware and monitoring tools. Advancing to a dedicated network operations engineer title typically requires demonstrated troubleshooting experience, deeper protocol knowledge, and often a vendor-specific certification at the professional level.
Can you get hired as a network operations engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level network operations engineer and NOC technician roles are specifically designed for candidates earlier in their careers. Employers in these roles prioritize a current certification, a demonstrable home lab or academic project, and the ability to follow runbooks and escalate correctly. Targeting 24/7 NOC positions at managed service providers is one of the most reliable paths into the field without years of prior experience.
What does the network operations engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for network operations engineers include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview covering subnetting, routing protocols, and troubleshooting scenarios, and sometimes a practical lab exercise or whiteboard session where you diagram or debug a network topology. Final rounds often involve meeting the team and discussing on-call responsibilities, change management procedures, and how you've handled outages or escalations in past roles.
Where can I find and apply to network operations engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to network operations engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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