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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$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

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of the performance and maintenance of high-performing network infrastructure, ensuring operational stability and support for the Museum's critical, 24/7 connectivity needs across variou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity for critical systems. You'll support security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response, ensuring robust protection of information system...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $155K *

Lead advanced network engineering efforts to enable secure cloud connectivity in classified environments, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across Microsoft Azure and AWS Government Secret C...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $155K *

Transform network communications by designing, securing, and optimizing classified cloud connectivity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and support...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $155K *

Reimagine classified network environments by engineering advanced solutions for secure cloud adoption and hybrid connectivity, impacting mission execution across multiple secure facilities while ensur...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $155K *

Transform classified network environments by leading advanced engineering solutions for secure cloud connectivity across multiple domains. Collaborate deeply to integrate and sustain vital IT operatio...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Shape the future of secure enterprise IT systems by designing, integrating, and validating capabilities across diverse environments with a focus on performance, risk management, and resilience in a fa...

3 weeks ago

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

$161K - $241K *

Drive innovation as a Digital Engineering Manager, leading a team of engineers to enhance digital solutions for advanced communication systems. Foster a collaborative environment while ensuring progra...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape system engineering initiatives by managing requirements, leading technical documentation, and enhancing system architecture through agile methodologies, ensuring successful compliance with defen...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $125K *

Drive the advancement of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications systems by applying your systems engineering expertise to ensure their functionality and resilience in support of national securit...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $165K *

Champion innovative solutions as you integrate complex systems, optimize workflows, and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful execution of engineering tasks wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $105K *

Join us in delivering critical network support through innovative engineering solutions. Leverage your technical expertise to manage projects, coordinate with teams, and ensure seamless service delive...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and security of critical technology platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational excellence and drive continuous improvement in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

$108K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to lead systems engineering efforts for Navy physical security systems, enhancing force protection and anti-terrorism initiatives through innovative solutions, effective manageme...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative hardware integration for rugged server systems through collaboration and technical expertise, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across power and high-speed digital domains...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Shape technical leadership in providing 24/7 DRSN IT field support, overseeing operations and maintenance with a focus on meeting project objectives and service excellence in classified environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in integrating advanced missile systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development and testing of advanced RF systems, leveraging your expertise to design, analyze, and troubleshoot components. Enhance your career in a collaborative environment with opportun...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Unlock potential by supporting mission architecture and defense initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop systems models, and document technical processes for critica...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $260K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare infrastructure by overseeing enterprise technology operations, including Epic EHR systems, while supporting a new hospital’s design and operational readiness...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to validate and integrate cutting-edge avionics network solutions, ensuring robust design and verification through comprehensive testing and collaboration across cross...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Drive innovation as you design and build scalable software solutions that enhance infrastructure planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure services that meet comple...

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  •   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.