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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$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of cloud security by architecting and implementing robust controls across multi-region AWS environments, ensuring compliance and maintaining high security standards for fintech worklo...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower progress in product security by embedding advanced safeguards within every development phase. Collaborate with engineering teams to build AI-enhanced security tooling and enhance proactive ris...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital banking by leading complex client implementations, resolving advanced technical issues, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative solutions that al...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $196K *

Develop and maintain scalable backend applications and data pipelines, leveraging cloud infrastructure and modern programming languages to enhance system performance and support data analytics, while...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join our team to tackle complex payroll challenges by building intuitive software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support thousands of businesses in managing their payroll processes...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $154K *

Champion the implementation of AI solutions using Red Hat OpenShift, driving client success through hands-on deployments and reusable assets. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize AI models and e...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $147K *

Unlock potential by designing engaging, story-driven demonstrations that showcase technology's real-world impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that bridges prod...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of game infrastructure and LiveOps, ensuring system health and performance through automation, monitoring, and cloud provisioning. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment pipelines...

Bothell, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $152K *

Transform application security by owning project delivery, identifying risks, and collaborating with engineering teams. Drive secure design practices and contribute to incident response, ensuring robu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $240K *

Unlock your potential by leading a team focused on enterprise authentication security. Drive innovation in single sign-on platforms, ensuring secure, scalable solutions for millions of users while fos...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$165K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and develop innovative ServiceNow Virtual Agent solutions, enhancing ITSM processes through automation and integration while leading technical initiatives and mentorin...

Springfield, VARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$112K - $182K *

Lead enterprise AI deployments by driving user adoption, ROI, and operational change. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and governance across complex projects, while mana...

Washington, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $155K *

Transform legacy services into cloud-native, scalable API-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and support high-performance APIs for Payments and Money Movemen...

Phoenix, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $165K *

Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Deliver tailored solutions by aligning technology with client needs in a dynamic health care setting. Guide implementation, customization, and ongoing support while optimizing workflows and maximizing...

Overland Park, KSRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $237K *

Drive enterprise cloud infrastructure design and optimization, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability. Collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic environment to enhance cloud adoption...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in designing and implementing scalable backend services and APIs to enhance infrastructure access controls, security auditing, and identity workflows, while collaborating closely with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Explore strategic leadership in mechanical engineering, guiding a team of experts to innovate and deliver top-tier data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape engineering standards...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to design and maintain a scalable ServiceNow platform, ensuring architectural integrity and performance. Lead technical solutions, collaborate with teams, and communicate effectively w...

Orlando, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of cloud-native infrastructure, leading initiatives in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Enhance automation, optimize costs, and enforce security while mentoring teams to elevate Dev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.