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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$120K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining system architecture as a Linux System Administrator. Leverage your expertise in Linux and virtualization to enhance system performance and support critical transitions in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $240K *

Support and enhance system architecture by leveraging your Linux expertise. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, implement solutions, and build customer relationships for long-term success in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$137K - $219K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Client Engineer, owning Axon's Google Enterprise ecosystem. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance automation, and collaborate across teams to ensure secure, efficient IT ope...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize a large-scale HPC cluster, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. Provide expert troubleshooting and training while driving compliance and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $210K *

Oversee the management and maintenance of a large-scale HPC cluster, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security. Serve as a senior technical resource, troubleshooting complex issues and me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of national cyber defense by leveraging your Linux expertise to enhance critical operational systems. Join a dedicated team focused on testing, troubleshooting, and evolving mission-c...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and analysis of key federal eBusiness systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while driving advanced technical solutions for contracting ope...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $161K *

Empower our team by designing and developing innovative IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security of Windows Server environments in both AWS and on-premises settings, whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Innovate your career by managing advanced simulation scenarios and GPS mapping for military training. Collaborate with experts to enhance mission planning processes and provide critical support for lo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by providing critical support for IT systems, ensuring seamless operations and troubleshooting across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Contribute to the maintenance and scaling of enterprise Linux systems, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with IT teams to manage infrastructure, optimize operations, and support...

London, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$61K - $122K *

Contribute to operational excellence by supporting dashboard development, data collection, and reporting for IT operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate metrics and insights, enhancing de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize system performance by managing Linux and Windows environments, ensuring compliance with security policies, and leading IT projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance user support and drive op...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the administration of SQL Server and clusters, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across agency business units. Lead disaster recovery efforts and mentor junior DBAs while managing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive infrastructure excellence by navigating complex challenges, shaping technical direction, and leading critical incident resolutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate engineering standard...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career with a senior role driving key infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams on technical challenges, mentor engineers, and shape infrastructure designs that enhance o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Support system administration tasks to maintain and develop hardware and software environments, ensuring optimal operation and security for a NAVY contract. Collaborate on system design, implementatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $171K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability and security of operational technology systems. Lead complex incident resolutions, optimize infrastructure, and collaborate across teams to enhance renewab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $203K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in PowerPoint by designing and delivering innovative, secure, and scalable features that enhance user collaboration and creativity on a global scale...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance .NET applications, driving modernization efforts, and providing technical leadership across teams to enhance federal scientific and administrative soluti...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

Help us ensure secure and efficient operations as a Systems Administrator, providing expert technical support, managing desktop systems, and leading complex troubleshooting efforts for our intelligenc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Provide expert Linux system administration for classified and unclassified networks, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies. Collaborate with teams to manage system upgrades, troubleshoot iss...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing and supporting complex computer network systems, ensuring optimal performance and security while collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and user experi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and administration of robust database systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to impl...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Linux infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment. Contribute to architectural design, maintain systems, and automate workflows while collaborating with diver...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.