Network Operations Engineer Jobs in Louisiana
Network Operations Engineer jobs in Louisiana are open across Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Donaldsonville and other Louisiana metros, with employers like CVS Health, Palo Alto Networks, and Tulane University hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Network Engineer III ensures the operational stability, availability and integrity of voice, data, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and maintaining local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization and multi campus sites. In addition, the Network Engineer III participates with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This position analyzes and resolves network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provides end user training where required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 5 years of related experience and the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification
OR - High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 10 years of related experience and the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer at a senior level.
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator/Engineer
- Cisco ACI – Data Center Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)
- Operational experience with IPv6
- Proven experience and success with Local Area Networks (LANs), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs), design, and implementation which includes firewall and Data Center Network technologies.
- Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
- Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network technologies from Dell, Aruba, Cisco, and Palo Alto
- Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Competence with testing tools and procedures for data circuits.
- Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.
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Network Operations Engineer Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health2

- Palo Alto Networks2

- Tulane University2

- Amazon1

- Arcadis1

Top Industries Hiring
- Education3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Technology & Software2
- Banking & Financial Services1
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network operations engineer jobs across Louisiana.
- 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
Network Operations Engineer Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How many network operations engineer jobs are there in Louisiana?
There are 12+ network operations engineer openings in Louisiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Donaldsonville. New positions post regularly as employers across Louisiana hire.
How much do network operations engineers make in Louisiana?
Network operations engineers in Louisiana earn a median of about $106,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,930 for the lowest 10% to over $162,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Louisiana cities have the most network operations engineer jobs?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Donaldsonville have the most network operations engineer openings in Louisiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire network operations engineers in Louisiana?
Employers hiring network operations engineers in Louisiana include CVS Health, Palo Alto Networks, and Tulane University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote network operations engineer jobs in Louisiana?
Yes. About 0% of network operations engineer openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Louisiana metros.
How do I apply for network operations engineer jobs in Louisiana?
You can apply to network operations engineer jobs in Louisiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Louisiana location, then apply to each one that fits.
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