Senior Windows Administrator Jobs

Explore senior Windows Administrator jobs for experienced IT professionals who design, secure, and maintain the systems organizations rely on. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on Windows Server, enterprise infrastructure, identity management, and cloud migration.

What Senior Windows Administrators Do

Senior Windows Administrators oversee the availability, performance, and security of Windows-based environments. They manage Windows Server systems, Active Directory and Group Policy, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, automate routine operations, and help plan upgrades and migrations. Depending on the organization, the role may also include hybrid cloud administration, disaster recovery, endpoint management, and technical mentoring.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, DNS, DHCP, virtualization platforms, and enterprise backup and monitoring tools. Knowledge of Azure or other cloud services, identity and access management, security best practices, and infrastructure-as-code can strengthen a candidate’s profile. Senior administrators are also expected to communicate clearly, document systems, and lead projects across IT teams.

Senior Windows Administrator Salaries

Compensation varies by location, industry, scope, and experience. Senior-level positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more, particularly when they involve large-scale environments, specialized security responsibilities, cloud expertise, or team leadership. Review each listing for details about compensation, benefits, and work arrangements.

Find Your Next Windows Administration Role

Browse vetted Senior Windows Administrator openings on Ladders and compare opportunities that match your technical strengths and career goals. Use job alerts and a focused résumé highlighting measurable improvements in uptime, security, automation, and infrastructure performance to support your search.

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$80K - $128K *

Transform the future of air traffic management by ensuring seamless software installations and operational readiness for FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager program, while collaborating with teams acro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and evolution of complex CICS infrastructure solutions that underpin critical enterprise operations, leveraging your expertise to enhance performance and drive i...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of remote access infrastructure by leading design and engineering efforts for secure, scalable solutions that empower a global workforce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

Jersey City, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality Power BI dashboard solutions. Leverage your expertise in BI development, UI design, and data integration to impact clients in dynamic industries...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer transformative data solutions by leveraging advanced Power BI expertise to enhance client interfaces, build tailored dashboards, and drive impactful business insights through seamless collabor...

Des Moines, IARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced Power BI solutions. Collaborate closely with client teams or build innovative products, ensuring exceptional UI/UX and performance in data visualization. Join a dy...

Billings, MTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's reshaping data visualization. Collaborate directly with clients or innovate within a FullStack product team to create impactful Power BI solutions that enhance user experience and d...

Juneau, AKRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with clients to design, build, and integrate Power BI solutions, enhancing dashboard UI/UX and driving data insights through effective team engagement and innovative data modeling techniqu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement high-end Power BI dashboards. Collaborate directly with clients or build products in a FullStack environment, leveraging your expertise in UI/UX and dat...

Phoenix, AZRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape impactful business intelligence solutions by leveraging Power BI expertise to enhance dashboard design, data visualization, and user experience through collaboration with clients and product tea...

Little Rock, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to create high-impact Power BI dashboards, enhancing user experience through design and engineering collaboration, while driving data insights for diverse client projects in vario...

Concord, NHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in business intelligence through advanced Power BI solutions. Collaborate closely with clients, enhancing user experiences and delivering impactful insights while...

Charleston, SCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client success by leveraging your expertise as a Senior Power BI Specialist. Collaborate directly with teams or build innovative solutions in a dynamic, remote environment focused on advanced...

Boise, IDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and delivery of high-impact BI dashboards, enhancing client collaboration by integrating into teams or leading development projects. Utilize your extensive Power BI expertise to dr...

Harrisburg, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a specialist in Power BI, delivering high-impact dashboard solutions while enhancing user experience and integrating with clients’ teams or full-stack projects. Make an impact t...

Lansing, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Power BI Specialist, where you'll enhance client projects through collaborative design and impactful dashboard solutions, ensuring high performan...

Detroit, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging Power BI expertise to design and build innovative dashboards. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance client satisfaction through data visualization and high-qualit...

Frankfort, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as a Senior Power BI Specialist. Collaborate directly with clients to enhance dashboard UI and deliver impactful business intelligence solutions, ensuring...

Salem, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the creation of insightful dashboards as a Senior Power BI Specialist. Collaborate with clients, enhance user interfaces, and deliver data-driven solutions leveraging your extensive business...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data visualization with Power BI. Contribute to client success through innovative dashboard design, integration, and performance tuning. Thrive in a collabor...

Topeka, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer your career with a leading team, delivering impactful Power BI solutions while enhancing dashboard UI. Collaborate with clients on design, data integration, and performance tuning, driving suc...

Augusta, MERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizations by designing and delivering impactful Power BI solutions. Collaborate with clients' teams or build innovative products, ensuring intuitive UI/UX for data visualization while opti...

Lincoln, NERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Power BI expertise to deliver impactful dashboard solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams, enhancing decision-making through data visualization while driving clie...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business intelligence solutions by leveraging Power BI expertise to design high-end dashboards, integrating data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and d...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful data insights as a Senior Power BI Specialist, collaborating with clients to enhance dashboards and UI/UX design. Utilize your extensive expertise in software development and business...

New Mexico, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Windows Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Windows Administrator manages and improves an organization’s Windows infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, system security, automation, troubleshooting, and recovery planning.

  • What skills are commonly required for Senior Windows Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Common qualifications include experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, DNS, DHCP, virtualization, monitoring, and backup systems. Many employers also value Azure or hybrid-cloud experience, security knowledge, and strong communication skills.

  • How much do Senior Windows Administrators earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for specific salary and benefits information.

  • Do Senior Windows Administrator roles require certifications?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Relevant Microsoft, Azure, security, or virtualization certifications may help demonstrate expertise, but many employers also prioritize hands-on experience and a record of successfully managing enterprise systems.

  • Where can I find Senior Windows Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Senior Windows Administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.