To become a network operations manager, you need to possess a combination of technical and soft skills, as well as relevant education and experience. Generally, this position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Additionally, it is beneficial to have several years of experience in network administration, engineering, or support in a supervisory or managerial role. Expert knowledge of network protocols, architectures, devices, and services such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP is also essential. Furthermore, proficiency in network management software such as ping , traceroute , snmp , nmap , and network monitoring tools such as Nagios , Zabbix , SolarWinds , is also beneficial. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS , Azure , GCP</strong> , and cloud networking concepts such as VPC</strong> , VPN</strong> , SD-WAN</strong> , is also important. Moreover, strong communication, collaboration problem-solving and decision-making skills are necessary for this role. The ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of network professionals is also key. Finally, one should be able to manage multiple projects with different priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changing technologies and challenges.