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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$90K - $110K *

Transform technical training by developing comprehensive curricula for military aviation systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create effective learning solutions for aircrew and mai...

Herndon, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $200K *

Drive your career forward by providing technical leadership and innovative solutions in enterprise networking. Collaborate with partners to enhance sales engagement and architect cutting-edge solution...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $200K *

Champion innovative networking solutions by providing technical leadership and architectural expertise to channel partners, driving sales engagement and opportunity closure across enterprise environme...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the security of AI agents by uncovering vulnerabilities and shaping industry standards through impactful research and responsible disclosure across diverse platforms and technologies...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, develop automation, and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Empower teams by leading the technical vision and delivery standards for ServiceNow. Drive high-quality implementations across engagements while mentoring talent and collaborating with management to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead critical infrastructure operations for the ServiceNow platform, focusing on troubleshooting and support of MID Servers, VM systems, and connectivity. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure op...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer excellence in mobile app development by leading a team of Android engineers, ensuring high quality and innovation while overseeing project architecture, integration, and continuous delivery th...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $155K *

Support the implementation and enhancement of a modern data platform, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to build scalable data pipelines and improve data quality for MI and BI initia...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Transform your career by automating and improving infrastructure systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and enhancing operational efficiency as part of a dynamic team focused on self-service s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in digital experiences by building and optimizing high-performing web applications. Collaborate with creative teams to enhance customer engagement across platforms while managing the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by engaging with clients to translate technical challenges into innovative solutions. This role combines presales expertise, solution design, and hands-on engineering to drive custome...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by transforming spatial AI research into practical solutions that enhance user experiences for homebuyers and builders, driving innovation in generative floor plan capabilities within...

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3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of next-generation IT infrastructure innovation. Collaborate with a diverse team to design, deploy, and secure tools that enhance operational capabilities using leading technologies in...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural strategies for CSM, ITSM, and ITOM solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable ServiceNow environments that enhance oper...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $181K *

Champion the growth of the Security Engineering team, driving collaboration across functions to enhance cybersecurity. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor talent, manage s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative web applications and AI-enhanced tools to streamline workflows, supporting the launch of up to 100 companies monthly. Contribute to open source projects and enhance internal systems...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $210K *

Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Engineer robust cloud security frameworks protecting critical AI workloads. Lead a talented team in architectural design and implementation while ensuring compliance with Zero Trust principles across...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $138K *

Join a team that's transforming data migration for federal grant programs. Lead end-to-end activities, ensuring data integrity and quality as you onboard legacy data onto a Salesforce-based platform...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.