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 *

Empower security excellence by building and maturing our security operations. Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and engineering initiatives while fostering a strong security culture ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure and enhancing system reliability. As an IT Systems Engineer II, you'll manage, troubleshoot, and innovate within IT systems, ensuring seaml...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $201K *

Transform the future of network architecture by developing MPLS WAN solutions, ensuring robust service delivery for government clients, and leading hands-on router engineering efforts in a mission-foc...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$94K - $156K *

Unlock innovative solutions in spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control. Collaborate with senior engineers to design, analyze, and validate systems for groundbreaking missions, enhancing algorithm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise IT systems while ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate on infrastructure management, providing expert support to maintain a secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical network design and administration efforts, ensuring secure and efficient communications in classified environments. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance infrastructure reliability a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $143K *

Drive innovation by integrating and developing prototype applications in a lab environment, supporting government clients with technical evaluations and experiments. Collaborate with a skilled team to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Champion the administration and security of containerized IT infrastructures. Leverage expertise in systems analysis and container technology to ensure optimal performance, availability, and integrity...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Drive innovation in enterprise network infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining critical routing and switching systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading secure systems engineering efforts across the acquisition lifecycle. Collaborate with a diverse team to create innovative cybersecurity solutions, ensuring compliance with...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to optimize Linux systems, drive innovation, and enhance infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless operations and support new applications, while automating...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $90K *

Transform the landscape of research computing as you manage Linux systems, provide user support, and collaborate with academic teams to enhance IT infrastructure and drive innovative projects in a sti...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Optimize lab infrastructure by supporting servers, networks, and security. Engage in troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure system performance and availability in a dynamic hybrid environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in network operations, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction while managing incident response and process improvements in a fast-paced environmen...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $145K *

Shape the future of network operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure reliability, compliance, and exceptional customer service in a dynamic telecom environment, while managing incident respons...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring robust IT support and systems administration. Oversee cloud services, user support, and security tools while maintaining organization-wide technology reliability and integr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $285K *

Unlock potential by leading the systems engineering execution of satellite command and control ground systems. Drive mission requirements, oversee integration, and ensure operational readiness for nat...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $285K *

Elevate the future of satellite command and control systems by leading engineering efforts, ensuring mission success through rigorous requirements management, integration, and validation across critic...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $219K *

Champion a high-performing IT and Cybersecurity team, driving execution of classified solutions while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and fostering individual development and teamwork...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead with innovative systems engineering to enhance IT infrastructure performance, ensuring secure and efficient operations. Supervise and develop a dynamic team, driving continuous improvement and al...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Innovate and lead secure development automation while integrating comprehensive systems solutions. Mentor teams and design applications that span infrastructure and enhance security practices in a hyb...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design, integration, and secure delivery of complex systems, optimizing DevOps automation, systems engineering, and software development while ensuring high standards of security and operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career as a technical leader, driving secure DevOps automation, systems engineering, and full-stack application development while fostering collaboration across teams in a hybrid-remote e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock the potential of mobile security by developing and implementing enterprise-level strategies, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and leading incident response efforts to protect sensiti...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $173K *

Manage and optimize complex systems and infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions, enhance performance, and maintain documentati...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.