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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$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

$135K - $200K *

Contribute to the development of a secure and robust Kubernetes networking infrastructure, driving strategies while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure scalability and operational excellence ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity measures across various platforms. This role involves engineering, administering, and improving security capabilities, ensuring compliance, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $200K *

Grow your career with a role focused on SRE practices, owning systems, automating operations, and improving service reliability for AI and GPU workloads in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Optimize your expertise by owning systems and enhancing production reliability through effective automation, tooling, and incident management. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements acro...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining reliability: lead automation, troubleshoot, and enhance systems supporting AI and GPU workloads; your expertise will elevate service health and incident response in a fas...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Elevate innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate complex autonomous systems, addressing customer needs through a structured lifecycle from requirements to valid...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Join our Innovation team to drive the development of autonomous systems and LC4ISR solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and enhance military communications and o...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Drive the expansion of AI infrastructure by managing data center projects, from site evaluation to network design and vendor negotiations, ensuring efficient and reliable operations across multiple lo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement Cisco-based network architecture, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency across global industrial and office environments while collaborating with IT stakeholders and mentor...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $200K *

Lead the charge in ensuring reliable, efficient systems through automation and troubleshooting. Own the processes critical to AI and GPU workloads while collaborating with cross-functional teams to el...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading field commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to ensure seamless integration and optimal per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in embedded systems, driving end-to-end development of prototype hardware. Collaborate in a dynamic team to define architectures, design systems, and enhance technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions across mission-critical networks. Leverage your expertise in vulnerability management and system administration to enhance securit...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate supply chain processes through development of Oracle ERP solutions that enhance forecasting, planning, and order fulfillment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data integrity a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Transform our technology landscape by developing robust backend solutions and integrations. Collaborate within a dynamic team to enhance mortgage and settlement platforms, ensuring high-quality, maint...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $285K *

Transform complex spacecraft systems through leadership in integration, architecture, and verification, ensuring mission success. Collaborate across disciplines to define strategic requirements and fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$307K - $427K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading the design of global fleet planning, enhancing data center capacity through advanced AI/ML integration, and collaborating across teams to optimize infrastructure...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI and Security solutions, engaging with enterprise clients to drive adoption and value. Lead technical showcases, manage proofs of concept, and collaborate with teams to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $155K *

Champion the development of advanced radar algorithms, translating system requirements into actionable designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission capabilities and ensure opera...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.