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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$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation as a Software Engineer specializing in Cloud & DevOps. Collaborate across teams to enhance software solutions, optimize cloud infrastructure, and implement best practices for secure...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of secure cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and optimizing vital security measures. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS systems' resilience and efficiency whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $190K *

Partner with us to drive product deployment and enhance customer success through effective data integration and relationship building within government agencies. Bring operational solutions to life wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving impactful product deployment and enhancing customer experiences. As a Deployment Strategist, you will bridge technology and client needs to deliver best-in-market solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by designing and managing secure AWS environments. Collaborate with architects and IT staff to implement Infrastructure-as-Code and ensure operational excellence in a fed...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $201K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing high-performance ETL data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extract, transform, and load diverse datasets, ensuring data integrity a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability of services. Collaborate with development teams to enhance performance in a dynamic, hybrid work env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at securing cloud environments by designing robust guardrails and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance across...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading high-impact projects and guiding a distributed team of engineers. Drive innovation in large-scale software solutions while ensuring alignment across teams to achieve pro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with clients to assess and modernize cloud and infrastructure environments. Drive strategic recommendations, develop actionable roadmaps, and lead teams to enhance scalability, security, and co...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $210K *

Take ownership of software development projects, leveraging your expertise in C/C++, Java, Python, or Go to build robust infrastructure and distributed systems while collaborating with peers to ensure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $174K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and managing Azure services. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, automate workflows, and optimize performance while ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge virtual embedded control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and validate virtual electronic control units, enhancing automotive...

Milford, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Develop innovative virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate real-time virtual electronic control units, enhancing integration and performance in automo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development of virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate virtual electronic control units (VECUs) for enhanced automotive applications and int...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Engineer robust backend systems and automation workflows in Azure, enhancing deployment efficiency and operational reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize cloud operations an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Transform backend systems and cloud operations by designing and automating services in Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability, driving impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Transform backend systems by designing and automating cloud operations in Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability while leveraging modern DevOps...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Innovate robust infrastructure solutions by leading enterprise systems architecture, automation, and zero-trust security implementation across complex environments. Drive strategic initiatives for ope...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure by architecting robust defenses, designing comprehensive security programs, and ensuring the integrity of high-stakes compute environments agains...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security strategy for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning end-to-end security from design to implementation. Collaborate with teams to build robust defenses against evolving threats in a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning the entire security program from design to execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust defenses against evolving threats while arc...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the security landscape of AI by owning and architecting robust defenses for frontier compute environments, ensuring the integrity of critical assets while driving innovation across global in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform facilities and infrastructure support for Navy initiatives. Collaborate with various stakeholders to analyze, plan, and execute projects ensuring operational efficiency for Newport News’ air...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.