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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$83K - $111K *

Engineer and enhance enterprise network infrastructure, focusing on LAN/WAN, routing, and cloud connectivity. Collaborate with IT teams to support servers and virtualization, ensuring optimal performa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to monitor and analyze network activity, ensuring security against threats. Leverage your expertise in incident response and network investigations to protect critical information...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing network engineering solutions, ensuring robust and efficient operations for mission-critical systems. Leverage your expertise to design, develop, and troubles...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $128K *

Champion operational excellence in data center engineering, leading a team to ensure reliability and performance across critical systems, while driving maintenance initiatives and compliance with safe...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage engineering operations in a data center, ensuring 24/7 uptime through effective oversight, maintenance, and team leadership. Drive operational excellence and compliance while optimizing resourc...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Optimize network performance and security by implementing and managing infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and providing user support. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless operations and m...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $147K *

Unlock potential by driving systems engineering excellence for the UK Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage requirements, and ensure successful integration an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Elevate your career by supporting the installation and testing of advanced Navy submarines. Collaborate with teams to ensure system integration, conduct analyses, and facilitate training while managin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Lead the charge in managing complex workflows and systems administration in mission-critical environments. Utilize strong Atlassian tool expertise and containerization skills to ensure high availabili...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate operations by managing live data center environments, ensuring reliability while supporting construction and maintenance activities across critical facilities. Collaborate with teams to optimi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$84K - $126K *

Deliver exceptional IT support and network solutions for retail operations, ensuring seamless technology integration and reliability across North America. Collaborate with teams to enhance store techn...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as you contribute to mission operations, collaborating with engineers to develop operational concepts and procedures, enhance tools, and support simulations for complex space mis...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Support optimal performance of Infoblox DDI solutions, ensuring security and reliability while effectively communicating updates to clients and managing infrastructure changes for local governments an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing DDI solutions while ensuring robust performance and security. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance network infrastructure and deliver top-notc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion IT excellence by managing and troubleshooting diverse hardware and software systems. Collaborate with vendors and support teams to ensure optimal performance and security across networks and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$137K - $263K *

Champion the future of network operations by leading AI-driven automation and modernization efforts. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance network service assurance and architect scalable so...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$137K - $263K *

Drive autonomous network operations by leading AI-driven workflows and modernization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$137K - $263K *

Transform network operations by leading AI-driven workflows and modernization efforts. Drive end-to-end architecture and automation, ensuring seamless integration across legacy and modern systems whil...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $200K *

Contribute to the design and enhancement of signaling systems for rail transit. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational goals while executing inno...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$154K - $278K *

Transform IT infrastructure services by ensuring operational excellence, risk management, and compliance with SLAs. Leverage your expertise to enhance system performance and continuity, driving innova...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $278K *

Optimize IT infrastructure services by managing operations, evaluating metrics, and ensuring compliance with SLAs. Lead risk assessments and maintain system performance while supporting disaster recov...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$270K - $365K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure engineering by managing bare-metal servers across data centers, ensuring they are secure and efficient Kubernetes nodes. Lead the technical efforts in serv...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $153K *

Build advanced digital compute and power electronics architectures, driving system-level design, trades, and collaborations across diverse teams to develop reliable, scalable products that excel in pe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $145K *

Empower innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, enhancing network performance, and securing critical systems, ensuring they meet advanced security and operational standards for government appl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Innovate networking solutions and drive strategic infrastructure initiatives, enhancing the Kubernetes tech stack while ensuring security and usability for diverse stakeholders across multiple environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.