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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$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of advanced IR sensor systems by leading technical planning, integration, and validation efforts. Collaborate with a high-performing team to tackle complex challenges and drive innova...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $170K *

Join a team that's enhancing multinational network capabilities to support seamless information sharing among allied nations. Contribute to system performance tuning, security compliance, and cutting...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing networking solutions. As an integral part of our engineering team, enhance your skills by managing complex network systems, resolving issues, and ensuring sec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Join us to provide technical direction and drive software operations with a skilled team. You'll manage requirements, perform testing, and support mission capabilities in a fast-paced, collaborative e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Shape the future of software systems by providing technical leadership and ensuring operational excellence in complex software applications, while collaborating with distributed teams to create effici...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Lead the technical direction of software systems engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline development, verification, and operational support of software application...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of cybersecurity experts dedicated to securing critical national systems. Collaborate on innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and protecting vital in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Engineer the future of satellite connectivity by developing Python-based test systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration and support manufacturin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive system design and integration by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met and security, performance, and compliance standards are upheld throughout the syste...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize system performance and reliability through design, implementation, and maintenance. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technologies and processes with organizational goals across the syst...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $115K *

Empower IT operations by building and managing internal systems, ensuring productivity and security. As the first hire, you'll shape the IT function, streamline processes, and support the team while c...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$91K - $137K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced spacecraft and mission systems, tackling complex challenges across the full lifecycle from design to on-orbit execution, while collaborating with cross-disciplin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading spacecraft and mission design, integrating advanced systems, and solving complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Engage in designing and implementing robust cybersecurity solutions while managing security technologies and cloud services. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational performance and support clie...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $200K *

Drive your career forward as a Systems Administrator, ensuring system health and security for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot and maintain systems, supporti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $136K *

Shape the future of communications systems by collaborating on design, integration, and testing. Utilize engineering principles to enhance performance and solve challenges across the product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $142K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and test innovative communication systems. Leverage systems engineering practices to enhance system performance and lead pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of communications systems engineering. You will assist in designing, developing, and testing advanced solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $171K *

Engineer innovative systems solutions that enhance product lines and support advanced tactical missions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and validation of requirements, driving...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and maintaining complex software applications in a federal environment, ensuring operational excellence and innovative solutions across various systems and n...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $172K *

Lead the charge in modernizing ICAM solutions, architecting secure access control frameworks and managing enterprise identity lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to integrate systems, ensuring security...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by delivering critical system administration support for mission and analytic networks, ensuring robust application, server, and user account management in a dynamic environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $189K *

Join us to lead the validation and qualification of complex hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance infrastructure meets rigorous standards for efficienc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Empower our multi-cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and operating the network backbone. You'll lead architectural decisions and ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments whil...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the multi-cloud network infrastructure, designing and operating end-to-end solutions that empower engineering teams. Drive innovation in networking, security, and observability while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.