Windows System Administrator Jobs

Explore Windows System Administrator opportunities with Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. These roles help organizations keep Windows-based systems secure, reliable, and ready to support business operations.

What Windows System Administrators Do

Windows System Administrators install, configure, monitor, and maintain Windows Server environments and related infrastructure. Common responsibilities include managing Active Directory and Group Policy, supporting identity and access, applying patches, troubleshooting incidents, maintaining backups, and improving system availability and security.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for hands-on experience with Windows Server, PowerShell, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, virtualization, endpoint management, and enterprise networking. Security practices, automation, documentation, disaster recovery, and the ability to collaborate across IT teams are also valuable. Senior roles may involve infrastructure design, technical leadership, and planning migrations or modernization projects.

Career Paths and Work Environments

Windows system administrators work across industries and organizations of all sizes, often as part of infrastructure, operations, cloud, or information security teams. With experience, professionals may advance to senior systems administrator, systems engineer, infrastructure architect, IT operations manager, or cloud platform roles. Specific requirements and compensation vary by employer, location, and scope of responsibility.

Find Windows System Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Browse Ladders for vetted Windows System Administrator jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find positions that align with your technical strengths and career goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Champion a secure digital landscape by architecting innovative security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust security infrastructures that align with customer business o...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...

West Des Moines, IARemote

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of Virtual Design by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and drive innovation in project delivery, ensuring cons...

Iowa City, IARemote

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion Virtual Design excellence by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and project delivery, ensuring consistent practices and inn...

Bettendorf, IARemote

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining Virtual Design standards and workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance project delivery, provide training, and implement innovative technologies that drive eff...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

6 days ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by designing and implementing robust Azure and AWS platforms. Collaborate on large-scale migrations, automate deployments, and enhance infrastructure as code pract...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative Azure and AWS infrastructure solutions. Collaborate on design, automation, and migration projects while driving DevOps practices for client success in diverse...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a Junior SAP Integration Developer, driving technical design and development of SAP solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration and support, w...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise-scale data architecture and AI solutions. Collaborate globally to create valuable data products and cross-border workflows that empower organizational analytics a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $185K *

Empower engineering teams by designing and implementing security controls that enhance system integrity and reduce risk. Collaborate cross-functionally to create secure-by-default solutions, enabling...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $145K *

Collaborate within a dedicated team to design and execute innovative civil engineering solutions for Mission Critical Data Center projects in a dynamic environment, engaging with diverse clients and d...

Cottage Grove, WIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Teleport Core Product by tackling performance, scalability, and security challenges. Lead a distributed team to design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions while enhancing obse...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $400K *

Champion innovative research in clinical AI, driving the development of executable clinical logic modules and experiments to enhance decision-making in healthcare. Collaborate with founders and clinic...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $138K *

Transform cloud financial operations in a mission-critical role, managing AWS costs and optimizing resources for a large-scale federal modernization initiative. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud engineering strategy and product development. Oversee a high-performing team to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions across multiple providers, ensuring alignment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data architecture by designing secure, scalable solutions for employee data using Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement governance, compli...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Drive the development of seamless integrations for security platforms, leading a team to deliver high-quality, reliable products that enhance customer security stacks and ensure compatibility with evo...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Build high-performing software teams that drive critical project success while managing technical architecture and mentorship. Collaborate with leadership to align solutions with business needs and en...

Overland Park, KSRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition of a GCP platform to AWS, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Leverage your AWS expertise to design secure, scalable solutions while mentori...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise VoIP infrastructure by leading design, engineering, and compliance efforts. Manage complex incidents, mentor technicians, and drive modernization projects while ensuring optimal p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing secure, scalable systems that protect products and customer data. Collaborate across teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and drive comple...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security innovation by designing robust cloud and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, ensuring safe multi-cloud operations and compliance while driv...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Windows System Administrator do?question toggle

    A Windows System Administrator maintains an organization’s Windows-based infrastructure. Typical work includes administering Windows Server, managing Active Directory, monitoring systems, applying updates, resolving technical issues, and supporting security and recovery procedures.

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

    Job requirements vary, but commonly include Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, DNS, DHCP, virtualization, networking, patch management, troubleshooting, and security fundamentals. Senior positions may also require automation, architecture, or project leadership experience.

  • Are Windows System Administrator jobs available remotely?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid work, while others require on-site support or a regular office presence. Check each listing for its location and work arrangement.

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

    Search Ladders for Windows System Administrator openings and review listings for salary details, required experience, and location. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.