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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Oversee investigations, analyses, and design while ensuring compliance and quality standards. Collaborate wit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Drive quality excellence in the suits value stream by leading supplier audits, managing quality systems, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $222K *

Optimize global processing equipment standards for Household Care & Germ Protection. Lead technical expertise, ensure compliance, and drive CAPEX project delivery across regions while fostering cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$69K - $120K *

Advance your career by owning and enhancing CVD processes, driving innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Develop innovative CAD designs using Catia V5, ensuring component integrity and manufacturing feasibility while collaborating across teams to resolve integration issues and optimize vehicle performanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex engineering projects by leading piping design, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver on-time results and technical excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Innovate with us as you provide advanced engineering support, ensuring high-quality solutions and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and enhance operational...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage in leading safety initiatives and audits while designing complex mechanical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and enhance product development through inno...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $245K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing filling and capping technology globally by leading standardization efforts, ensuring quality, compliance, and operational efficiency across multiple regions w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of filling, capping, and upstream technology, providing technical leadership, standardization, and project excellence across global manufacturing operations to en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $181K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing advanced manufacturing systems across aerospace and defense. Collaborate with experts to design, develop, and optimize factory lines, while gaining hands-on experien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $128K *

Join a team that's applying systems engineering expertise to spacecraft design, focusing on ConOps, requirements management, integration, and validation activities to meet mission objectives in a coll...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Lead and deliver engineering projects while ensuring compliance with cGxP standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and maintain high safety levels in pharmaceutical environments...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading complex engineering projects that enhance operational efficiency and safety in manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and budget-friendly project exe...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading electrical design and automation projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring staff and managing resources ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $157K *

Join us to provide advanced technical leadership in glass melting and thermal processes. Drive improvements in melt quality, furnace performance, and operational reliability while mentoring teams and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cross-functional operations by leveraging engineering expertise to enhance performance, drive profit through analytics, and ensure strategic alignment across sales, marketing, and distributio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to civil engineering excellence while designing renovations for critical facilities. Lead projects from concept through design, ensuring compliance with codes and enhancin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $240K *

Lead the charge in procurement engineering, ensuring parts meet design, quality, and cost standards while managing a team to resolve supplier issues and drive cost reduction initiatives...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring technical success and effective execution. Collaborate with teams to optimize project plans, mitigate risks, and drive continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and deployment of advanced machine vision systems. Drive innovation in automated inspection applications, integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance man...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality excellence by overseeing and implementing robust QA/QC systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards and project specifications while collaborating with diverse stakeholders thr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, enhancing quality, efficiency, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Develop and implement efficient manufacturing solutions in the automotive sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes and drive continuous improvement from concep...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of subsea drilling by developing innovative mechanical designs. Collaborate with a diverse team to tackle complex challenges, ensuring effective product lifecycle management from conc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.