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 - $145K *

Empower enterprise-scale contact centers by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate across teams to ensure intelligent distribution of interactions, optimizing for performa...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and building a cutting-edge routing platform for enterprise-scale contact centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable backend services that en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining contact center technology by designing and building a cutting-edge routing engine. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collab...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and optimize enterprise-scale routing engines for real-time interaction distribution across various channels, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate the future of enterprise contact centers by designing a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high performance and scalability in...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of contact center technology by developing a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high availability and performance i...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collaborating with cross...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise-scale contact center operations by developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate across teams to ensure intelligent distribution of interactions, optimizing for performanc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing and building a cutting-edge routing platform for enterprise contact centers. Develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, ensuring high availa...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of contact center technology by developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that optimize real-time inte...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's designing and building a cutting-edge routing platform for enterprise-scale contact centers. You'll develop a robust routing engine for real-time distribution of interactions, ensur...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing and overseeing program operations, ensuring timely and quality performance while coordinating resources and personnel effectively within a dynamic environment...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Build and optimize a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role ensuring endpoint security and compliance, enhancing AI infrastructure, and managing cloud-based IT operations while supporting a hybrid workforce with proactive s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring reliable operation of software systems and networks across multiple locations. Optimize environments, troubleshoot issues, and provide user training while maintaining secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the optimization and management of Storage solutions. Support enterprise systems and ensure efficient functionality while leading remote technical support and driving incident resolution for enh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the advancement of enterprise storage solutions by delivering expert support and optimization strategies. Focus on improving client service and storage administration efficiencies across diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform SharePoint applications and workflows to enhance mission support. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, integrate, and sustain solutions that meet operational needs while ensuring effect...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing secure cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and enhance enterprise DevOps tools, ensuring compliance and efficiency across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $104K *

Manage the development of healthcare administration products, utilizing programming and analytical skills to enhance systems. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions that im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing critical Finance and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining robust governance and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $180K *

Champion the management and optimization of Azure environments, ensuring seamless application support and system stability while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.