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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$60K - $211K *

Advance security engineering by defining strategies, solving complex challenges, and building scalable solutions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance security across enterprise environments while ment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $200K *

Transform the Developer Platform by enhancing infrastructure and deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient product delivery while driving adoption of innovative tooling an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $203K *

Design and optimize AI-ready networking infrastructures to support high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads. Collaborate with customers to assess, plan, and implement scalable solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$320K - $405K *

Shape your career as you oversee network deployment and maintenance across multiple data centers. Lead initiatives from planning to execution, ensuring the delivery of robust network solutions while d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and implementation of complex systems, ensuring reliability and scalability while aligning engineering solutions with business objectives in federal IT moderniza...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $175K *

Grow expertise in Operational Technology security, leading critical engagements across industrial systems. Collaborate on advanced methodologies while mentoring others and contributing to pivotal rese...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Help us lead and develop a senior Cloud Engineering team focused on operational excellence, infrastructure stability, and impactful migration programs that drive growth and efficiency within our cloud...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in directing technical architecture and cybersecurity for a statewide Health Information Exchange, ensuring secure integration and compliance with healthcare privacy standards while ma...

Jackson, MSRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join us to drive AI integration by transforming client workflows into live agents. You'll manage the entire process from scoping to deployment, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Solve complex production challenges and ensure system stability as a key technical support resource. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction through effective incident manageme...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Lead the technical strategy and pre-sales organization for AI infrastructure, driving complex enterprise deals and shaping product roadmaps through customer insights and architectural expertise...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you design and implement secure Azure cloud solutions, guiding teams through infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices while ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency across t...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $123K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative Progress applications that drive global logistics solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software while supporting major projec...

Perris, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of NetBox Delivery by leading software design, enhancing production reliability, and mentoring engineers. Shape the technical direction and ensure seamless deployment on Cloud and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $164K *

Drive transformative data migration initiatives by leading complex enterprise conversions, aligning cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational strategies to ensure successful onboarding and cus...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower cross-functional teams by designing and implementing innovative VDC solutions. Leverage your expertise in software engineering to develop custom applications that enhance collaboration and eff...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving CI/CD initiatives and enhancing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to ensure application reliability and modernization in Azure and AWS, balancing product deliv...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Lead cloud architecture and platform engineering, balancing strategic vision with hands-on technical execution. Drive team growth, ensure compliance, and enhance infrastructure for secure healthcare s...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $140K *

Elevate your career by supporting mission-critical ColdFusion applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance digital services, ensuring security and reliability while translating complex requ...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Drive cloud security innovation by establishing best practices, building security tools, and collaborating with development teams to embed security in design. Ensure compliance and protection across c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $320K *

Optimize our data activation platform by designing scalable, high-performance backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive innovation in cloud data sol...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $320K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data activation by designing high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems. Take ownership of technical initiatives and collaborate with product teams to en...

Edmonton, ABRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $145K *

Support the engineering and maintenance of production system solutions, tackle complex technical architectures, and enhance automation through scripting for thousands of servers and virtual machines i...

West Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.