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 Technology & Software, Telecommunications, and Retail, with employers like Verizon, Meta, and Google hiring at this level now.
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When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you’ll be doing...
Join Verizon as we continue to expand our industry-leading network to improve the ways people, businesses, and things connect. As a Network Operations Engineer, you will provide technical expertise on a critical role involving network transformation, network outages, service issues, network optimization, and maintenance. You will be responsible for providing support to keep things running smoothly and change the way that our customers live, work, and play. We are a 24x7 highly visible Operations environment that performs troubleshooting, configuration changes, drive issues to resolution, and related functions.
Performing optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications to identify overall system availability and performance.
Evaluating network coverage to find gaps, making recommendations to improve coverage, and helping to implement those recommendations.
Performing triage, fault isolation, and remediation of network events.
Generating, driving, and updating problem-tracking tickets via multiple systems and continuously improving business practices.
Escalating issues to the appropriate internal/external engineer teams for resolution.
What we’re looking for...
Being the first one to encounter and solve a problem is enjoyable to you. You’re great at following an established process or procedure to complete tasks. Experience navigating and working well at all levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing network environment. You are dependable and enjoy supporting the rotational needs of a technical environment.
You’ll need to have:
Associate’s degree or two or more years of work experience.
Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
Valid drivers license and ability to operate a company vehicle
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
A technical degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and technologies like Telephony Switching, Data Communications and Network Routers.
Computer support experience, including troubleshooting PC hardware and configurations.
Vendor management experience.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Where you’ll be working
In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you’ll be doing...
Join Verizon as we continue to expand our industry-leading network to improve the ways people, businesses, and things connect. As a Network Operations Engineer, you will provide technical expertise on a critical role involving network transformation, network outages, service issues, network optimization, and maintenance. You will be responsible for providing support to keep things running smoothly and change the way that our customers live, work, and play. We are a 24x7 highly visible Operations environment that performs troubleshooting, configuration changes, drive issues to resolution, and related functions.
Performing optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications to identify overall system availability and performance.
Evaluating network coverage to find gaps, making recommendations to improve coverage, and helping to implement those recommendations.
Performing triage, fault isolation, and remediation of network events.
Generating, driving, and updating problem-tracking tickets via multiple systems and continuously improving business practices.
Escalating issues to the appropriate internal/external engineer teams for resolution.
What we’re looking for...
Being the first one to encounter and solve a problem is enjoyable to you. You’re great at following an established process or procedure to complete tasks. Experience navigating and working well at all levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing network environment. You are dependable and enjoy supporting the rotational needs of a technical environment.
You’ll need to have:
Associate’s degree or two or more years of work experience.
Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
Valid drivers license and ability to operate a company vehicle
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
A technical degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and technologies like Telephony Switching, Data Communications and Network Routers.
Computer support experience, including troubleshooting PC hardware and configurations.
Vendor management experience.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Where you’ll be working
In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.See All 12 Entry Level Network Operations Engineer Jobs
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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, Meta, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 20% of entry level network operations engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 Technology & Software, Telecommunications, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.