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 *

Pioneer the integration of complex systems by transforming mission needs into actionable technical solutions, bridging diverse technical teams, and ensuring seamless operational capabilities throughou...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $215K *

Champion the future of cutting-edge data center design by leading global engineering teams, establishing standards and innovative strategies that drive high-density facility operations and sustainabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $292K *

Tackle custom software design and development for specialized cyber tools, ensuring compliance with government procedures. Collaborate on documentation and reviews while programming in various languag...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $292K *

Join our team to design and develop specialized software tools and solutions for advanced cyber operations, leveraging your expertise in programming and system troubleshooting within a collaborative e...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $292K *

Accelerate innovation as a senior engineer, crafting custom software and leading design and code reviews. Collaborate on complex cybersecurity projects while ensuring high performance and compliance w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $292K *

Lead the charge in the development of innovative software solutions for cyber operations, enhancing security through custom design and engineering practices. Collaborate and drive projects to successf...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $230K *

Lead the engineering of security data pipelines, ensuring data reliability and quality for effective threat detection. Collaborate with teams to enhance data trustworthiness and support security opera...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage a global team to oversee design and support of network services, ensuring operational excellence across voice, data, and video infrastructures while driving strategic initiatives and t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$161K - $253K *

Empower a diverse engineering team by leading systems engineering initiatives to develop and maintain missile defense capabilities. Drive innovation in requirement modeling, architecture development...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $270K *

Drive collaboration platform strategy and engineering to enhance productivity. Lead a team in optimizing tools like Google Workspace and Slack, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that empower teams a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Lead collaboration platform strategy and engineering to enhance productivity. Drive adoption of tools like Google Workspace and Slack, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that empower teams to communi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining network management by developing cutting-edge OSS/NMS platforms for a carrier-grade satellite network, leveraging modern software practices and AI tools to enhance servic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing complex systems and cloud infrastructure. As a Senior System Administrator, you'll manage installations, upgrades, and performance tuning while ensuring data...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$97K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security and performance. Leverage your expertise in IT infrastructure to support critical operations and collaborate with a dynamic group focused on...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $171K *

Join us to advance engineering solutions as an individual contributor focused on system requirements, model development, and analysis within a multi-disciplinary team while collaborating across stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $128K *

Join a dynamic team to support RF communication system design, testing, and analysis for satellite systems. Engage in architecture development, requirements flowdown, and hands-on testing to ensure op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading system engineering efforts to analyze requirements, develop specifications, and ensure technical integrity across complex systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive de...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security by leading innovative strategies, automating processes, and enhancing cloud and application security in an agile, collaborative environment. Your expertise will drive syst...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate to optimize and enhance enterprise infrastructure operations, ensuring system stability, security, and performance across platform services like SharePoint and SQL clusters while driving c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $197K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise technology to support critical national security missions. You'll deploy, integrate, and optimize ArcGIS environments, tackling complex challenges while collab...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $243K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of radar technology for aerial ISR platforms. Contribute your expertise in radar system design and engineering to enhance operational capabilities and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in designing and securing high-performing Azure cloud networks, optimizing performance and managing hybrid connectivity. Engage with emerging technologies to enhance services and ensur...

2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $207K *

Champion innovative solutions by overseeing system requirements and cloud environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and resilience while managing software deployments and cont...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.