Network Systems Engineer Jobs

Explore Network Systems Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals design, build, secure, and maintain the networks that keep organizations connected. Browse vetted opportunities across industries and find roles that match your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.

What Does a Network Systems Engineer Do?

Network Systems Engineers plan and manage the infrastructure that supports data, voice, and cloud connectivity. Their work can include configuring routers and switches, monitoring network performance, troubleshooting outages, improving security, and helping organizations scale reliable systems. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on enterprise networks, data centers, cloud environments, or telecommunications.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with routing and switching, network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, wireless systems, and network monitoring tools. Knowledge of cloud networking, automation, cybersecurity, and scripting can also be valuable. Relevant certifications—such as Cisco, CompTIA, or cloud-provider credentials—may strengthen an application, while communication and problem-solving skills help engineers work effectively across teams.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Network Systems Engineers can advance into senior engineering, network architecture, infrastructure management, or cybersecurity leadership. Opportunities span technology, finance, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and other sectors that depend on secure, high-performing networks. Compensation varies by location, experience, specialization, and employer; Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

Find Network Systems Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover Network Systems Engineer openings aligned with your qualifications and compensation goals. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and take the next step toward a role where you can build dependable, secure network infrastructure.

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$185K - $225K *

Empower your potential while leading network management efforts, designing architectures, and resolving complex infrastructure issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance development capabilities and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $121K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by integrating robust security measures into system architectures, ensuring compliance with government standards while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance mis...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $121K *

Unlock your potential as you integrate cybersecurity into system architectures, ensuring compliance with government standards while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver secure, res...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to implementing and supporting network solutions for diverse enterprise clients. Utilize your technical expertise to enhance network deployments and troubleshooting in a h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Pioneer deployment strategies for global network infrastructure, lead technical standards, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating cross-functionally to scale high-performance compute and AI...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading global network infrastructure deployment strategies. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and shaping operational architecture for high-performance compute...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Deliver cutting-edge network deployment strategies to scale AI infrastructure. Lead cross-functional teams, set quality standards, and shape automation processes for seamless global operations in high...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and scale innovative network hardware for global data centers. Drive custom hardware development, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and ensure high-performance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative network hardware solutions to enhance data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to design, validate, and scale high-performance systems, ensuring reliability and efficie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing innovative cloud network solutions across diverse platforms, ensuring robust security, performance, and integration with applications for seamless services a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to the success of small-to-medium sized businesses by providing expert consulting and management of IT systems, focusing on Microsoft technologies while ensuring effective communication and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $120K *

Optimize and secure our server and cloud infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role supports county departments by ensuring reliable data management and system performan...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$73K - $174K *

Drive hardware architecture and design for next-gen routers and switches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and ensure reliable, high-speed networking products. Elev...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Drive system optimization and security as a key Systems Administrator, ensuring enterprise operations are secure, compliant, and efficient while maintaining systems for continuous performance and avai...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $399K *

Unlock potential as you lead a dynamic Systems Engineering organization, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across multiple disciplines while fostering a culture of innovation an...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $399K *

Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence in Systems Engineering across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with program needs and corporate objectives while fostering a high-performanc...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $399K *

Lead the charge in shaping a dynamic Systems Engineering organization, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across multiple disciplines to meet program and corporate objectives whi...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize network security infrastructure by leading design and governance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to implement Zero Trust principles and enhance cloud security, ensuring compliance and b...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $120K *

Drive seamless IT operations as the primary onsite support for Boston properties. Engage in systems administration, helpdesk management, and proactive vendor relations while collaborating with a dynam...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$60K - $123K *

Optimize and secure enterprise-level systems by developing, testing, and deploying CSfC solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance network resilience and performance while ensuring compliance in gov...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of network technology as you support DISA and USCENTCOM. You'll evaluate and enhance ICT services, offering expert guidance and project management for strategic network initiatives ac...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $146K *

Drive innovation by managing robust network systems that support emergency services, ensuring high availability and security for mission-critical infrastructures across diverse environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable network solutions for multi-enclave systems. Blend systems engineering with deep IT expertise to design, integrate, and enhance secure network architectures in m...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Champion innovative network solutions by architecting, deploying, and integrating systems in multi-enclave, mission-critical environments. Collaborate across technical domains to enhance system perfor...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Network Systems Engineer designs, implements, monitors, and troubleshoots network infrastructure. Responsibilities may include configuring network equipment, improving performance and security, supporting cloud connectivity, and resolving service issues.

  • What skills are important for Network Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include routing and switching, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networking, network monitoring, and troubleshooting. Cloud networking, automation, cybersecurity, and scripting experience may also be useful.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in a Network Systems Engineer?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role, but employers often look for a degree or equivalent technical experience and a track record managing network environments. Certifications such as Cisco, CompTIA, or cloud-provider credentials may be preferred or required for some positions.

  • How much do Network Systems Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Network Systems Engineer roles.

  • What career paths can follow a Network Systems Engineer role?question toggle

    Professionals may progress to senior network engineering, network architecture, infrastructure leadership, cloud networking, or cybersecurity roles, depending on their interests and experience.