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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$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving cloud infrastructure and automation solutions. Collaborate with development teams to enhance deployment processes, ensuring reliability and scalability in a dynamic hybrid...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $159K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud infrastructure and automation. As a pivotal DevOps Engineer, you’ll enhance deployment processes, ensure scalability, and maintain robust systems while m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team in advancing cloud HPC systems for research, balancing design and operational excellence. Collaborate with experts to create solutions that enhance performance and reliability whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us implement and automate Azure environments, enhancing cloud infrastructure through DevOps practices. Collaborate on complex designs, manage deployments, and ensure security while optimizing res...

Markham, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative web solutions by leveraging cloud technologies and full-stack expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize applications that drive business s...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

Innovate infrastructure solutions that enhance security and scalability while driving large-scale projects through collaboration in a dynamic, hands-on environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Empower healthcare innovation by deploying and supporting cutting-edge digital pathology systems. Collaborate with IT teams and engineers to ensure seamless integration and reliability of Linux-based...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform the future of digital pathology by deploying and supporting Linux-based systems in clinical environments. Collaborate with IT teams and engineers to ensure reliability and performance for cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $208K *

Accelerate your career by managing and architecting advanced endpoint solutions, ensuring seamless digital workplace experiences across macOS, Windows, and Linux environments while driving automation...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower transformation as you architect CI/CD solutions with Azure DevOps. Collaborate with teams to optimize development workflows, enhance productivity, and lead initiatives that drive software deli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Develop robust software solutions for Edge Infrastructure, enabling seamless content distribution across Apple's global services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance systems, architecture, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Execute innovative solutions in AI infrastructure design and scaling, ensuring high-performance detection systems against evolving threats. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to build scalable fr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of innovative AI infrastructure for detecting threats at scale. You'll design systems that process data in real-time, orchestrate GPU workloads, and adapt to evolving adversaries...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $150K *

Transform the Navy's training infrastructure by managing Linux systems and VMware environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and security of enterprise-wide modelin...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Drive technical leadership for customer deployments, ensuring solutions meet requirements from design to delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain quality throughout the project...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $185K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative DevOps solutions, automating deployment processes, and enhancing infrastructure reliability. Collaborate with dynamic teams to ensure scalable services in a hy...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform urban planning by developing robust software solutions that integrate and scale real-time sensor data, enabling cities to optimize their infrastructure and improve service delivery across di...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore cutting-edge technologies as you enhance systems that transform data into actionable insights, collaborating to improve infrastructure planning for cities, owning features end-to-end, and infl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $182K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you lead infrastructure projects, align strategies with business goals, and enhance system performance. Drive high-quality outcomes while managing cross-team programs a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and automation of secure cloud platforms in Azure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment processes ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design, automate, and secure cloud platforms in Azure. Collaborate across departments to establish CI/CD practices and Infrastructure as Code, ensuring robust deployment and ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock robust cybersecurity solutions by designing and implementing advanced security architectures. Collaborate with teams to protect infrastructure and data while ensuring compliance with industry s...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Innovate network solutions by designing and implementing secure LAN/WAN infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance in a dynamic government environment, lever...

4 days ago

  •   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.