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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading the development and harmonization of a unified Quality Management System across medical device operations, ensuring compliance and operational excellence through strateg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $130K *

Optimize equipment performance and processes in a dynamic R&D environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance extrusion and molding operations, ensuring efficient scaling of innovative...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $104K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading warehouse design and implementation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, ensure compliance, and drive innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Transform logistics solutions by leading warehouse design and implementation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality stand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Drive innovative solutions in warehouse engineering, optimizing operations and implementing automation. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with safety and quality sta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Optimize warehouse solutions by leading design and implementation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows and ensure compliance with safety and quality stand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and lead projects in Controls Engineering, managing teams to troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade electrical systems, ensuring seamless operation of industrial control systems and supporting maint...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $178K *

Lead the charge in advancing materials technology services, managing a skilled team to deliver innovative engineering solutions, foster client relationships, and drive sustainable growth in a collabor...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you advise on materials and processes for spacecraft, ensuring compliance and performance through rigorous testing and documentation. Leverage your expertise in materials select...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading materials and processes engineering for spacecraft, ensuring compliance and certification of hardware through expert analysis, testing, and documentation. Collaborate with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $124K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leading control systems projects, enhancing productivity, and ensuring safety. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and innovate, driving continuous improvement i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $149K *

Elevate packaging innovation by leading complex projects from concept to commercialization. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust, scalable solutions while mentoring early-career engineers a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $102K *

Drive innovative mechatronic solutions in a dynamic engineering team, collaborating on custom automation projects for top-tier clients. Contribute to design, development, and testing while ensuring ti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Optimize product development through cross-functional collaboration, research, and customer insights. Lead roadmap prioritization, define user experiences, and ensure quality outcomes while leveraging...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $102K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing by leading process improvements in Plasma Etch. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance product capabilities, optimize yields...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $175K *

Unlock potential by contributing to innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with senior engineers to develop applications using React and JavaScript, ensuring seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $171K *

Lead and manage global manufacturing capital projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality from design to operational verification while coordinating with diverse teams to achieve project objecti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing process control solutions in a heavy industrial environment. You'll design, develop, and maintain critical systems while ensuring operational efficiency and s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing plant operations through innovative Process Control Engineering. Collaborate with skilled professionals to optimize systems, ensuring safety and quality in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $132K *

Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality and efficiency in aerospace component production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, focusing on continuous improvement, safety, and complianc...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $205K *

Transform complex capital projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative liquid processing solutions. Drive strategy from concept to operational handoff while ensuring safety, qual...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$176K - $205K *

Lead the charge in executing complex capital projects and liquid processing strategies. Drive innovation and efficiency across manufacturing networks while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring pro...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by designing and enhancing process control solutions in a dynamic industrial setting. Collaborate with teams to optimize hardware and software applications, ensuring seamless operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage all aspects of medium to large-scale EPC projects, focusing on semiconductor facility infrastructure while ensuring client satisfaction, safety, and financial success through collaboration and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and lead complex capital projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while managing resources and stakeholder communication to achieve project goals and milestones...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 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.