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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$150K - $250K *

Champion the development and maintenance of secure, scalable back-end systems, collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a hi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Play a key role in designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure, enhancing analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaborate with teams to build scalable data pipelines and ensure high-q...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform data solutions by designing and optimizing scalable pipelines on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics and reporting, ensuring high-quality data management and governa...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration of advanced security solutions, collaborating with clients to implement and troubleshoot DataStealth features while enhancing system performance and connectivity in a dynamic, cu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive the design and management of advanced cyber-physical range environments, leading network orchestration and automated scenario generation to enhance urban cyber warfare simulations and military e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $171K *

Drive the integration and operational success of advanced tactical communication systems, serving as a key technical liaison across teams. Engage directly with customers to troubleshoot and resolve co...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $226K *

Lead the charge in advancing innovative space vehicle systems! Support key space programs for national challenges, ensuring excellence through engineering expertise and collaboration with multidiscipl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate enterprise-level IT operations by providing Tier 3 systems administration, security, and support for on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance and optimal performance across mult...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $132K *

Join us to support the planning and development of innovative system solutions. Contribute to analysis, testing, and troubleshooting efforts, ensuring systems meet user needs while collaborating with...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $115K *

Advance your career as a Systems Engineer, supporting diverse engineering activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical objectives are met, while gaining hands-on experience...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $132K *

Advance your career by supporting system solutions through analysis, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate on complex designs and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure systems meet u...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $285K *

Pioneer innovative solutions for U.S. Air Force missions by leading cross-functional teams to develop integrated system architectures that meet evolving operational needs and drive technical strategy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$196K - $236K *

Lead the charge in designing high-performance networks for space datacenters, ensuring robust connectivity and fault tolerance for orbital accelerators. Collaborate with teams to model performance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to support and enhance network infrastructure, ensuring stability and security across multiple locations while collaborating on innovative projects and solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$133K - $189K *

Lead strategic planning and operations initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align program goals with company objectives, ensuring successful scaling and execution of business plan...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Innovate and develop advanced applications in a Linux environment, emphasizing DevSecOps. Collaborate on security practices and automate processes for reliable software delivery in software-defined ra...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations at the intersection of finance and customer service, leading a dynamic team to ensure effective project execution and compliance with federal standards while fostering stakeholder...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Air Force training systems by providing expert systems engineering support across the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness while collaborating with d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate as a key member of the Switch Core development team, focusing on Java or C++ programming for embedded software and hardware interfaces, contributing to application code design for mission con...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$92K - $105K *

Champion the release engineering process, ensuring seamless deployment and integration across diverse platforms while enhancing CI/CD practices. Collaborate with various teams to validate and launch s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $168K *

Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to develop and enhance system software solutions, tackling technical challenges and improving customer experiences throughout the product development lifecy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading IT infrastructure operations in a dynamic environment. Drive technical excellence and operational continuity while managing critical systems and vendor relationships to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $134K *

Optimize data engineering and analytics to combat robocalling and fraud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network defenses and integrate AI tools for efficient data processing and th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of mission-critical network environments. Collaborate with a skilled team to support the configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of Cisco and Arist...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build seamless connectivity solutions for leased data centers by leading design and delivery of network and power infrastructure. Collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects to ensure timely...

2 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.