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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$165K - $205K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity governance and risk management consulting. Drive client engagements, develop security frameworks, and mentor teams while ensuring alignment with industry standards and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving hardware security assessments, improving client security postures, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate with teams and engage directly with clients while enhanci...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $184K *

Elevate your career by engaging with clients to design and implement tailored cybersecurity solutions. This role combines technical expertise with strategic communication to address security challenge...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions. This role involves engaging with customers to assess their security needs, designing tailored solutions, and collaboratin...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $249K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a regional team of product SMEs, driving technical wins across diverse product groups while collaborating with sales leadership to optimize engagement and enh...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of IT operations by building support infrastructure, managing vendor relations, and ensuring seamless tech experiences across teams. Collaborate closely with security teams to maintain...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining security operations by managing day-to-day workflows, coordinating incident responses, and driving effective remediation strategies for improved operational performance a...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Champion strategic growth by driving solution sales within key enterprise accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, articulate value, and influence client transforma...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing OT/ICS networks for energy systems. As a senior engineer, you'll design network architectures, manage cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Principal Solution Architect. Drive customer success through innovative implementations and strategic gu...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading proactive threat detection and response efforts. Collaborate with a skilled team to investigate cyber threats, mentor junior analysts, and enhance security operations, ensu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Take ownership of building intelligent, cloud-native solutions that streamline radiology workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software, ensuring quality and security...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical strategy for cloud services, driving complex initiatives that enhance reliability, scalability, and security across multiple systems while collaborating with c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions as a Principal Solutions Engineer, collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored technical proposals and enhance customer success through expert gu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $316K *

Engage in defining and owning business architecture, translating strategy into action. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance organizational efficiency through innovative capability models and AI in...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Partner with teams to design and automate governance for non-human identities. Focus on lifecycle management, enhance security protocols, and drive automation in multi-cloud environments to modernize...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$173K - $207K *

Elevate your career by designing and building essential SDKs that empower engineering teams to create reliable, observable distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $277K *

Unlock the potential of technology as you lead complex engagements, mentor teams, and deliver innovative solutions that drive business success and customer satisfaction while navigating non-routine te...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the design and development of a robust replication engine for large-scale data systems, focusing on high-performance, secure, and resilient asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure reli...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you empower deployment and automation solutions in high-security environments. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and platform engineering to ensure robust operations across fe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $120K *

Drive BIM and VDC initiatives for critical infrastructure projects, leading model management and coordination efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate, constructible models throughout the co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive health information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations while collaborating with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of Azure DevSecOps. Engage in platform engineering, operational support, and compliance management while collaborating across teams to enhance systems and delive...

North Charleston, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.