Entry Level Network Operations Engineer Jobs
New grad network operations engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Telecommunications, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like Verizon, All Native, and Meta hiring at this level now.
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Primary City/State
Network Operations Center
Category
Clinical Operations
Shift
Night
Department
Network Operations
- Located at W. Dunlap Rd & N. 3rd Ave
- Varied Nights: 1900 - 0730 with rotating weekends and holidays (3 days/12-hour shifts)
- 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule required
- Medical background preferred but not required
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This Network Operations Coordinator supports the activities centrally supported within the Network Operations Center, and serves as the primary point of contact for the coordination of those activities. Demonstrates flexibility and initiative to diagnose issues and provide timely resolution supporting patient safety and process efficiency. Uses automated systems to optimize capacity and staffing management. Ensure staffing and scheduling needs are maintained, coordinate all aspects of patient placement, facilitate incoming and outgoing transfers and patient flow logistics. Works closely with hospital personnel at each facility to facilitate bed and service assignment. Works to optimize staffing and patient flow by monitoring and evaluating staffing activities and prioritizing admissions and transfers from multiple sources.
Essential Functions
- Processes daily worksheets to reflect available staff on all nursing units and plans staffing needs for future shifts. In collaboration with the Administrative Representatives at each facility utilizes knowledge of different modes of patient care delivery on nursing units to appropriately schedule and assign staff to nursing units. Communicates with other hospital campus to ensure efficient usage of resources.
- Manages requests for patient transfers and direct admissions. Accurately collects the data required for the intake of patients from a variety of sources in compliance with governing regulations and policies. Coordinates provider to provider calls and accurately documents all acceptance calls. Uses critical thinking and established process flow to assess and facilitate patient movement across multiple facilities.
- Proactively collaborates with the Transfer Center, registration, nursing staff, and physicians with regard to proper bed placement. Appropriately assigns beds according to diagnosis, physician requests, and hospital policies while avoiding federal non-compliance and penalties to the hospital and physician.
- Effectively operates electronic systems and technology to optimize patient flow logistics, capacity management, and staffing and scheduling. Maintains confidentiality of information.
- May receive and record absent calls and notifies appropriate unit. Documents staff time changes on schedules via computer system.
- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to adapt as organizational needs change throughout the shift.
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary health care team to facilitate and ensure patient satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience
1 year related experience Required
3 years related experience Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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Primary City/State
Network Operations Center
Category
Clinical Operations
Shift
Night
Department
Network Operations
- Located at W. Dunlap Rd & N. 3rd Ave
- Varied Nights: 1900 - 0730 with rotating weekends and holidays (3 days/12-hour shifts)
- 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule required
- Medical background preferred but not required
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This Network Operations Coordinator supports the activities centrally supported within the Network Operations Center, and serves as the primary point of contact for the coordination of those activities. Demonstrates flexibility and initiative to diagnose issues and provide timely resolution supporting patient safety and process efficiency. Uses automated systems to optimize capacity and staffing management. Ensure staffing and scheduling needs are maintained, coordinate all aspects of patient placement, facilitate incoming and outgoing transfers and patient flow logistics. Works closely with hospital personnel at each facility to facilitate bed and service assignment. Works to optimize staffing and patient flow by monitoring and evaluating staffing activities and prioritizing admissions and transfers from multiple sources.
Essential Functions
- Processes daily worksheets to reflect available staff on all nursing units and plans staffing needs for future shifts. In collaboration with the Administrative Representatives at each facility utilizes knowledge of different modes of patient care delivery on nursing units to appropriately schedule and assign staff to nursing units. Communicates with other hospital campus to ensure efficient usage of resources.
- Manages requests for patient transfers and direct admissions. Accurately collects the data required for the intake of patients from a variety of sources in compliance with governing regulations and policies. Coordinates provider to provider calls and accurately documents all acceptance calls. Uses critical thinking and established process flow to assess and facilitate patient movement across multiple facilities.
- Proactively collaborates with the Transfer Center, registration, nursing staff, and physicians with regard to proper bed placement. Appropriately assigns beds according to diagnosis, physician requests, and hospital policies while avoiding federal non-compliance and penalties to the hospital and physician.
- Effectively operates electronic systems and technology to optimize patient flow logistics, capacity management, and staffing and scheduling. Maintains confidentiality of information.
- May receive and record absent calls and notifies appropriate unit. Documents staff time changes on schedules via computer system.
- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to adapt as organizational needs change throughout the shift.
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary health care team to facilitate and ensure patient satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience
1 year related experience Required
3 years related experience Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
We're all in for your career.
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Entry Level Network Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level network operations engineer job?
Focus on certifications like CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Juniper JNCIA, which signal readiness to employers even without years of experience. Hands-on lab work, a home lab, or an internship demonstrates practical skills with routing, switching, and monitoring tools. Entry level postings often accept candidates who can show troubleshooting ability and familiarity with ticketing systems, even if professional experience is limited.
Which companies hire entry level network operations engineers?
Companies hiring entry level network operations engineers right now include Verizon, All Native, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers managed service providers, telecommunications carriers, government contractors, and enterprise IT departments that build out their network teams by developing junior talent from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level network operations engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles are on-site due to hands-on infrastructure requirements. About 0% of entry level network operations engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote positions more common at larger enterprises and managed service providers where monitoring and NOC work can be performed off-site.
Are these new grad network operations engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, coursework labs, or a portfolio of personal projects in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level network operations engineers?
Entry Level network operations engineer roles concentrate in Telecommunications, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, distributed network infrastructures that require NOC staffing and continuous monitoring, creating steady demand for junior engineers who can grow into more senior operational roles.