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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$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Explore the forefront of cybersecurity as you enhance identity management capabilities, ensuring secure access and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams to address complex issues and contribut...

Davenport, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $159K *

Elevate your career by building and scaling internal systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing IT infrastructure to deliver seamless access and support for employees' needs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $159K *

Transform IT infrastructure by building, supporting, and scaling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, manage data security, and implement integrations while troubles...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $147K *

Optimize manufacturing processes in heavy equipment production by leveraging Lean principles and advanced technologies; ensure efficiency and safety throughout the product lifecycle while collaboratin...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $125K *

Unlock the potential of data-driven solutions by enhancing CRM workflows and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, ensuring secure and efficient operations tha...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Build community trust and navigate political landscapes as you represent the organization at public forums. Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders to advance infrastructure projects and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Lead mechanical design initiatives for construction projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality delivery, manage project phases, and innovate solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$87K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leading the design, deployment, and support of Unified Communications platforms, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while collaborating with vendors and teams to manage la...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform control systems for leading manufacturers by programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems. Collaborate with clients to deliver innovative automation solutions that enhance manufacturing p...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $163K *

Shape the future of our Elastic SIEM solution by leading design, operation, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security, availability, and performance while drivin...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $215K *

Innovate by designing and operating AI products that enhance engineering workflows, ensuring compliance in a regulated environment while driving continuous improvement and integrating cutting-edge tec...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $200K *

Transform complex engineering projects by leading a team of specialists in BAS and EPMS designs for critical data center sectors, ensuring high quality and timely deliverables while mentoring talent a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of our cutting-edge Cloud Threat Detection Platform. Drive innovative high-throughput microservices, engineer robust APIs, and shape user-facing applicat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform financial operations by supporting ERP implementation, analyzing business processes, and ensuring seamless integration across multiple workstreams. Collaborate with teams to enhance system f...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that champions cloud reliability and security. This role involves enhancing AWS infrastructure, automating deployments, and leading incident responses, ensuring top-notch service for healt...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Software Engineer, where you'll design, build, and enhance tools for public agencies. Collaborate across the tech stack to solve real-world problems and drive impac...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $156K *

Explore new horizons as you design and implement advanced control systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions...

Montana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $233K *

Shape the future of our infrastructure by architecting and building a hybrid Kubernetes platform. Lead hands-on initiatives across AWS, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cro...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive the design and operation of robust identity and access management systems, ensuring secure, compliant access across diverse environments while supporting pivotal cybersecurity and operational go...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Transform software delivery by leading a skilled team in the execution of DevOps strategies, driving automation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and resilience across or...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of real-time media ingestion, designing and operating distributed services that enhance communication data processing for analytics and security. Lead projects and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security design processes, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and collaborating with designers and project managers to drive efficiency in mission-critic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate database operations and backup strategies for a major automotive client. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and disaster recovery in a dynamic AWS environmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading technical strategies and ensuring application integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and implement best practices...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.