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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.
Windows Systems Engineer Jobs
$110K - $130K *
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Systems Engineer, VDI (SQL Server and Windows Server) w/Secret Clearance
$120K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team to engineer and maintain critical Windows and SQL Server systems supporting a Citrix VDI environment. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with federal sta...
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IT Infrastructure Engineer, Virtualization & Storage
$130K - $175K *
Unlock innovative solutions by designing and maintaining robust virtualization and storage infrastructures, ensuring quality and reliability across data center operations while collaborating with cros...
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Systems Administrator (VM Ware)
$85K - $90K *
Elevate system performance by maintaining and optimizing computer networks and servers. Collaborate with teams to implement security measures, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability for Air Force...
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$160K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team driving innovative cloud storage solutions. Lead engineering efforts to design and maintain high-performance storage services globally, ensuring reliability and scalability for div...
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$100K - $120K *
Transform the lab's development and operations by owning infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and facilitating seamless integration of security with development velocity, allowing teams to innovate wi...
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$117K - $148K *
Develop and implement innovative cloud solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance technology architecture and operational plans. Leverage expertise in cloud services to drive scalable, efficient s...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a Windows Systems Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.