Microsoft Systems Engineer Jobs

Discover Microsoft Systems Engineer jobs with organizations seeking experienced professionals to design, implement, and support enterprise technology environments. These roles bring together expertise in Microsoft platforms, infrastructure, cloud services, security, and end-user computing. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including positions for engineers who can keep complex systems reliable, secure, and ready to scale.

What Does a Microsoft Systems Engineer Do?

Microsoft Systems Engineers plan and maintain the systems that organizations rely on every day. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include administering Windows Server environments, managing Microsoft 365 and Azure services, supporting identity and access management, automating deployments, and resolving infrastructure issues. Engineers may also contribute to architecture decisions, disaster recovery planning, endpoint management, and technical documentation.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Value

Employers commonly look for hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Azure, and PowerShell. Knowledge of networking, virtualization, cloud operations, cybersecurity, and systems monitoring can strengthen an application. Clear communication and the ability to collaborate across IT, security, and business teams are also important, especially in senior and enterprise roles. Relevant Microsoft certifications may help demonstrate specialized expertise.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Microsoft Systems Engineers work across industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. Career paths can lead to senior systems engineering, cloud engineering, infrastructure architecture, technical leadership, or IT management. The right opportunity depends on your platform expertise, preferred work environment, and whether you want to focus on cloud migration, enterprise operations, security, or automation.

Find Microsoft Systems Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Microsoft Systems Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and identify positions that align with your experience in Microsoft infrastructure and enterprise systems. New listings may be added regularly, so check back to find opportunities suited to your next career move.

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$110K - $130K *

Advance engineering excellence in a GMP manufacturing environment, leading strategic initiatives, capital projects, and compliance efforts while fostering a high-performing team to ensure safe and eff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading a dynamic team, ensuring optimal equipment availability, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Drive projects and inspire staff in a collaborat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $134K *

Partner with us to enhance manufacturing operations as you provide vital process engineering support, driving improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency while troubleshooting challenges in a dyna...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $152K *

Optimize chemical processes and enhance safety measures by providing expert engineering support and continuous improvement strategies within a high hazard manufacturing environment, focusing on proces...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $175K *

Optimize project delivery by managing Gantt charts for multiple aerospace programs. Collaborate with engineers and leadership to ensure schedules align with critical paths, risks, and resource availab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with operations to enhance efficiency, ensure safety, and drive results in a global petrochemi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Champion production excellence by owning performance metrics, optimizing artificial lift, and driving cost efficiency in a dynamic team environment. Leverage data and AI tools to enhance decision-maki...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to enhance production processes through innovative design and engineering. Support a variety of truck modifications, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to safety and quality standar...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support the production team by designing processes and components for vehicle modifications. Ensure projects meet budget and time constraints while improving safety and efficiency, using engineering f...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of our Roadway practice by leading multi-state initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the Ohio River Valley. Collaborate with teams to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing mechanical components for medical devices, ensuring compliance and reliability while managing project execution from concept to launch. Collaborate with tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Drive project success by managing engineering initiatives from kickoff to delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining clear communication with s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $125K *

Empower sourcing strategies by leveraging engineering expertise to optimize supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality in manufacturing processes. Collaborate with global teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $114K *

Drive financial insights and decision support across global manufacturing plants, enhancing operational performance through data-driven analysis and collaboration with leadership teams in a dynamic en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the design and development of mechanical components for medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across teams to optimize product reliability and support project...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $115K *

Advance operational excellence by leading process improvements in distribution centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, drive standardization, and implement innovative s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Deliver innovative testing solutions and technical expertise in polymer materials, driving application performance and laboratory capability growth while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $129K *

Contribute to the efficiency and safety of production by designing and enhancing processes, leveraging Lean methodologies, and improving documentation to optimize performance in a high-stakes manufact...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower the future of defense technology by collaborating with engineering teams to design and validate advanced microelectronics packaging solutions for missile systems, ensuring high-performance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform advanced microelectronics packaging solutions for missile systems by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting mechanical modeling, and applying systems engineering principles t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through innovative controls engineering. Contribute to safety, quality, and productivity while driving continuous improvement and exec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Architect innovative Coolant Distribution Units, leading design and development through the full lifecycle. Utilize advanced FEA to ensure structural integrity and performance for high-performance com...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $107K *

Drive excellence in process engineering within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in API production, while enhancing your sk...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $141K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative mechanical design. Collaborate closely with customers to develop cutting-edge Coolant Distribution Units, ensuring high performance and reli...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading application development in pharmaceutical purification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate activated carbon solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Microsoft Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Microsoft Systems Engineer designs, operates, and improves technology environments built on Microsoft platforms. Common work includes managing Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, identity services, security controls, automation, and infrastructure support.

  • What skills are needed for Microsoft Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include Windows Server administration, Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell, networking, virtualization, troubleshooting, and security fundamentals. Requirements vary by role and employer.

  • Do Microsoft Systems Engineers need certifications?question toggle

    Certifications are not required for every position, but relevant Microsoft credentials can help demonstrate platform knowledge. Employers may value certifications related to Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, security, or administration, alongside practical experience.

  • How much do Microsoft Systems Engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available salary information and requirements are listed with each opportunity.

  • Where can I find Microsoft Systems Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Microsoft Systems Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare job responsibilities and qualifications to identify roles that fit your background.