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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$112K - $179K *

Empower network performance by providing Tier II support, troubleshooting, and advanced diagnostics. Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues and enhance LAN/WAN operations, ensuring optimal avail...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing mission-critical voice and data networks in a secure federal environment. Your expertise will support enterprise network systems from design to troubleshooting while en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of systems from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational requirements. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance engineering processes and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in guiding systems from concept to deployment, ensuring technical and operational requirements are met while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance solutions throughout the entire...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and automating a global network infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance observability and streamline processes. Embrace a continuous learning culture while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $203K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing robust fiber optic networks, ensuring seamless integration and security across King County's infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize per...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $163K *

Drive technical planning and system integration for comprehensive solutions, ensuring effective analysis across all system levels. Collaborate with teams to translate customer requirements into action...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $135K *

Execute robust administration and maintenance of SAP systems, ensuring compliance and security standards while collaborating with IT teams to enhance operational efficiency and resolve issues promptly...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $131K *

Unlock potential by gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, supporting integration and testing of RF sensor systems. This program offers a pathway to a rewarding career with opportunitie...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead and inspire engineering initiatives in air traffic management systems, translating operational needs into actionable requirements while ensuring system performance and safety through effective in...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's pivotal in developing and sustaining mission-critical ground systems for space operations. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure system readiness and operational exce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Drive innovation in our corporate technology environment by designing, automating, and securing cloud infrastructure, identity management, and core IT services while collaborating with cross-functiona...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$169K - $253K *

Lead the development and verification of calibration modes for RF sensors, ensuring operational readiness and performance verification. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to refine algorithms a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of advanced network solutions by leading the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable data center environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and operational...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by advising on cutting-edge technologies in decision support and integrated simulations. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance Mission Command capabilities and drive inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading design and optimization efforts, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and cost efficiency while mentori...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $215K *

Join the charge in shaping robust web infrastructure as a Mid-Level Systems Administrator, where you'll manage Linux servers and AWS, troubleshoot applications, and collaborate across teams to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading NCS engineering efforts in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts, ensure compliance, and drive project success while utilizing your technical skills and expe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$171K - $244K *

Transform infrastructure strategy by leading network and systems engineering teams. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and tackle complex network challenges to ensure platform reliability and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Transform network support operations by providing expert remote assistance to fleet units, ensuring effective troubleshooting and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance tactical network performanc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing expert Tactical Networks Remote Assistance, ensuring seamless network support for fleet units. Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues, while...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $215K *

Help us innovate and deliver scalable network solutions that optimize global connectivity. Join a diverse team dedicated to enhancing performance, security, and availability in high-impact network des...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$142K - $265K *

Drive systems engineering excellence by leading multi-disciplinary teams in requirements development, verification, and validation, ensuring technical quality and stakeholder satisfaction throughout t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $265K *

Empower a multi-disciplinary engineering team by leading systems engineering efforts, managing requirements, and ensuring technical quality and stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $278K *

Contribute to groundbreaking AI/ML hardware acceleration by architecting advanced firmware for high-speed DSP systems, ensuring seamless integration with innovative silicon solutions that define the f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.