Windows Systems Engineer Jobs

Discover Windows Systems Engineer opportunities with leading employers on Ladders. These professionals design, deploy, secure, and maintain Windows-based infrastructure that supports business-critical applications and services. Explore vetted positions paying $100,000 or more, from senior systems engineering roles to enterprise infrastructure leadership.

What Windows Systems Engineers Do

Windows Systems Engineers build and manage reliable IT environments across on-premises data centers, cloud platforms, and hybrid networks. Common responsibilities include administering Windows Server, managing Active Directory and identity services, troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, improving system availability, and planning upgrades and migrations.

Skills and Technologies Employers Seek

Employers often look for deep experience with Windows Server, PowerShell, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, virtualization, and endpoint management. Depending on the organization, roles may also involve Azure, Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, configuration management, monitoring, backup and recovery, cybersecurity controls, and compliance. Automation, clear communication, and strong problem-solving skills are valuable across senior-level positions.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Windows Systems Engineers can advance into senior or lead engineering roles, infrastructure architecture, cloud engineering, security engineering, or IT management. Opportunities span industries that depend on secure, highly available technology environments, including finance, healthcare, government, technology, and professional services. Browse Ladders to find high-paying roles aligned with your technical expertise and career goals.

Find Windows Systems Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Explore Windows Systems Engineer listings, compare role requirements, and identify employers seeking experienced professionals to modernize and protect their infrastructure.

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$77K - $117K *

Drive day-to-day operations of Azure and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring optimal performance, incident management, and compliance with service levels while supporting service transitions and maintena...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $115K *

Engineer and maintain cloud-based cyber ranges, ensuring scalable, secure training environments. Collaborate with experts to develop realistic simulations while managing network isolation and resource...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $236K *

Optimize our identity and access platform by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical direction, manage architecture decisions, and enhance security practices while fostering collaboration...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $250K *

Join as a Senior Security Engineer to lead our data security infrastructure, ensuring sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. Collaborate with teams to build innovative sol...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build your career as a Software Architect, driving Cloud-Native solutions for the Royal Canadian Navy. Collaborate on innovative projects, enhance operational readiness, and develop cutting-edge train...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to enhance security and automation in delivery pipelines, driving consistent deployments and compliance through modern DevSecOps practices alongside skilled professionals...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative security solutions, engaging with customers and partners to address their unique challenges. Leverage your expertise in pre-sales and engineering to enhance operati...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive collaboration with sales teams to identify prospects and deliver tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges and enhancing customer engagement through education and presentation...

Dover, DERemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $114K *

Drive the success of secure computing platforms by managing installations, upgrades, and problem resolutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, an...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive platform architecture and strategy, owning scalable production environments. Lead cross-team collaboration, mentor engineers, and advocate for DevSecOps practices while solving complex technical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $270K *

Tackle the complexities of backend engineering by developing robust API integrations, building ETL pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming organizations through AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and drive measurable o...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Lead the architectural design of security systems for AI platforms, collaborating across teams to enhance production security, deploy risk mitigation strategies, and establish clean, maintainable code...

Washington, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $252K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by optimizing AWS GovCloud environments. Leverage your expertise in architecture and security compliance while empowering technical teams toward innovation and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform engineering productivity by developing and optimizing tools, modernizing workflows, and integrating automation within cloud platforms for enhanced operational efficiency...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $297K *

Redefine the digital workplace by leading the design and governance of Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring strategic alignment, security, and innovation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by leading value assessments and business case development. Collaborate with stakeholders to quantify outcomes and drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between...

Tampa, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Shape the future of AI security by building and scaling cutting-edge threat intelligence programs that safeguard critical infrastructure from advanced attackers. Collaborate with experts to drive inno...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Champion security initiatives by embedding secure design principles across applications, cloud, and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security maturity and protect over 6,0...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by serving as a technical architect for SAP HCM, leading development and support for complex payroll and HR solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $163K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing and delivering robust solutions. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level architectures, ensuring seamless support for diverse workloads whil...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Transform ERP solutions by customizing modules, integrating features, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and enhance system performance while maintaining doc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $170K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to resolve blockers, execute migrations, and develop tooling. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Windows Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Windows Systems Engineer designs, deploys, and supports Windows-based infrastructure. Responsibilities can include Windows Server administration, Active Directory management, automation, security, troubleshooting, and cloud or hybrid environment support.

  • What skills are commonly required for Windows Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include Windows Server, PowerShell, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, virtualization, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Some roles also ask for Azure, Microsoft 365, endpoint management, cloud automation, or security and compliance experience.

  • How can I qualify for a senior Windows Systems Engineer role?question toggle

    Senior roles typically call for substantial hands-on experience managing enterprise environments, solving complex infrastructure problems, and improving reliability and security. Demonstrating automation expertise, cloud or hybrid infrastructure experience, and the ability to lead projects can strengthen your candidacy.

  • What career paths can follow a Windows Systems Engineer role?question toggle

    Potential paths include senior or lead systems engineering, infrastructure architecture, cloud engineering, security engineering, and IT management. The best direction depends on your interests and experience with infrastructure, cloud platforms, security, or team leadership.

  • Are Windows Systems Engineer jobs on Ladders high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Salary and eligibility vary by employer, location, seniority, and role requirements, so review each listing for details.