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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$130K - $160K *

Engage with us to build robust security foundations for AI systems, ensuring safe operations in enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and mainta...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $209K *

Transform the observability landscape as a senior leader, guiding Dynatrace practices and mentoring consultants. Drive customer engagements and elevate delivery quality while shaping the future of Obs...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $135K *

Champion the design and delivery of impactful learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing the learner experience across a global Operations organization...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through innovative cloud solutions. You'll design, implement, and optimize security monitoring in Azure, leveraging tools like Microsoft Sentine...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through cloud solutions. You'll design, implement, and optimize security monitoring and automation in a dynamic environment, focusing on Azure a...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery and quality as a VDC Operations Manager, overseeing team leadership, model coordination, and prefabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effic...

Escondido, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing Azure platforms for healthcare data products, ensuring resilience, security, and cost management while mentoring engineers and shaping architectural standards in a fully r...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $265K *

Champion growth by leading a high-performing sales team to drive new customer acquisition and expand market presence. Utilize AI-driven strategies and structured sales frameworks to achieve consistent...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for data centers. As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, you'll ensure the integrity of innovative designs, collaborating across disciplines to...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise endpoint capabilities by designing, securing, and automating solutions for diverse users. Collaborate with cybersecurity and support teams to ensure effective deployment and lifec...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Lead the charge in architecting and scaling data acquisition infrastructure for foundation models. Collaborate across teams to enhance web crawling, ingestion, and data quality, ensuring reliable, hig...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $260K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping enterprise cloud platforms, driving automation and governance across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experiences and...

Hartford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes and high client satisfaction...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining a new industry category by driving strategic enterprise sales, managing full sales cycles, and building consensus across organizational levels to deliver substantial busine...

New York City, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with leading organizations to drive large-scale agreements, managing the full sales lifecycle. Utilize strategic territory management and value engineering to articulate business value, while n...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise sales initiatives, managing complex accounts, and driving strategic growth. You will navigate technical discussions and deliver value-driven solutions to top-tie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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Phoenix, AZRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Provide your expertise to enhance system reliability and performance. You'll define service level objectives, build observability, and lead incident response, ensuring our platform meets high availabi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $212K *

Pioneer innovative IAM strategies to enhance security across cloud and on-premise infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust identity governance and access management...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a high-growth infrastructure team to operate and scale Kubernetes platforms across multiple cloud providers, ensuring efficient GPU resource allocation and robust monitoring systems to support ma...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a high-growth infrastructure team managing Kubernetes platforms across multiple clouds. You'll enhance GPU resource efficiency and ensure system reliability while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic infrastructure team managing Kubernetes platforms across multiple clouds. You'll develop systems that safeguard GPU resources, ensuring optimal performance and...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $170K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic leader, guiding enterprise-level technology solutions. Engage with executive stakeholders, architect innovative multi-practice solutions, and influence digital...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $212K *

Elevate customer experiences by providing tailored technical solutions in data storage. Collaborate with sales teams to drive innovation and revenue growth while showcasing the value of cutting-edge p...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $189K *

Drive the hiring engine for high-volume staffing engagements, leading a team to optimize recruitment processes, ensure client satisfaction, and meet ambitious fill-rate and time-to-fill goals while ma...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.