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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$120K - $140K *

Optimize sales strategies to establish client relationships and drive revenue growth across designated territories using cutting-edge technology and collaboration in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a robust data platform to transform health data into actionable insights. Collaborate on backend services and data systems, enhancing reliability and performance while driv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $193K *

Drive innovation by architecting AI-ready connectivity solutions, leading cross-disciplinary initiatives that enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to devise strategies and scalable networ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Champion hardware readiness for customer deployments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage escalations, RMAs, and configuration contro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining AI operations by establishing telemetry standards, enhancing observability, and driving compliance across the enterprise. Play a pivotal role in shaping AI governance and...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by managing data center acquisitions and infrastructure transactions. Drive negotiations, provide legal guidance, and support operational transitions, while deepening expertise i...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex projects, ensuring quality control and timely deliverables while coordinating with engineers and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and provide analytical...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate preconstruction processes by leading project planning, coordination, and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and timelines while managing cost estima...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $193K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicle testing by leading a team to develop and implement innovative test strategies, ensuring safety and performance standards are met across multiple vehicle programs...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$244K - $409K *

Drive the development of a global SME organization, leading regional teams to enhance technical selling and product direction. Transform ambiguity into structure while mentoring leaders and collaborat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $246K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's architecting innovative virtual health solutions, enhancing communication capabilities for healthcare delivery. Collaborate on design, documentation, and implementation of mobile co...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $109K *

Drive impactful learning outcomes by designing innovative training programs for government projects. Collaborate with experts to create engaging content across various platforms and enhance performanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise AI solutions by designing and implementing Multi-Agentic AI architectures. Leverage expertise in Generative AI, cloud technologies, and governance to lead projects from proof of c...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system integrity. Collaborate with teams to remediate findings and uphold NIST standards in a hands-on techn...

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3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by supporting critical mainframe applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and resolve complex issues, while driving continuous impro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engineer scalable Azure data solutions, leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to define standards and ensure high-performance data integration, governance, and sec...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success through effective implementation of our high-performance product suite. Manage projects, coordinate with clients, and ensure seamless onboarding...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $275K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the deployment of Siemens Teamcenter across complex PLM environments. In this hands-on role, you'll lead installation, configuration, and administration, ensuring reliable practices and troubl...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.