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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$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge infrastructure for large-scale AI deployments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to construction, maintaining...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $240K *

Join us to lead innovative AI solutions, guiding complex projects and client engagements while shaping enterprise architecture and MLOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful ou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $154K *

Unlock impactful solutions by collaborating with diverse teams to guide clients in implementing enterprise technology infrastructures and Red Hat solutions. Drive the adoption of innovative practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K *

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Arlington, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of advanced simulation capabilities to validate technology and services, ensuring alignment with internal teams and managing customer requests while integrating external tools for...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to build and enhance security practices, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data. Collaborate across engineering to create secure frameworks, manage identities, and fortify cl...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading security and compliance initiatives in a dynamic healthcare SaaS environment. Drive key programs, manage audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure regula...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

Empower a dynamic team driving high-impact projects in distributed systems. Lead design, analysis, and troubleshooting efforts while ensuring seamless integration in a secure environment, fostering co...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing high-quality mobile and backend solutions. Contribute expertise across full-stack development, focusing on Flutter and cloud infrastructure while collaborating with dive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $500K+*

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $170K *

Join a team that designs scalable and secure technology solutions by collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll lead architecture efforts for enterprise-level projects and shape our Enterprise Ar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to streamline operations by transforming manual tasks into efficient automation solutions. Leverage your expertise in Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD to enhance productivity across diver...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of home design by leading technical architecture and delivery for a groundbreaking 3D application, collaborating closely with product teams to transform ideas into seamless experience...

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

$130K - $155K *

Discover innovative security solutions for AI technologies, ensuring compliance and best practices across product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement secure ar...

Morrisville, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $90K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $240K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $125K *

Elevate cybersecurity measures by designing and implementing robust controls for enterprise applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.