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 *

Advance security measures at the enterprise level by integrating DevSecOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cyber security controls...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by bridging technical expertise and strategic vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful architectures that drive customer success and...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and architecting SysOps software solutions for a critical program, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and security standards while fostering collaboration acr...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize enterprise infrastructure by engineering resilient systems, supporting 24x7 IT operations, managing both existing and new technologies while mentoring teams. Drive innovative solutions to ali...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of IT infrastructure by managing Microsoft 365, enhancing cybersecurity, and optimizing network systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational resilience and support busines...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Manage and optimize Linux systems, ensuring stability, performance, and security. Focus on incident resolution, patching, and support for physical and virtual servers, while adhering to best practices...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Take ownership of Linux systems administration, ensuring stability and performance. Engage in monitoring, incident resolution, and system maintenance across physical and virtual servers, adhering to e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and evolving a robust multi-cluster Kubernetes platform to optimize GPU-accelerated AI inference workloads, ensuring high availability, performance, and network reliabi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading systems engineering efforts in developing, integrating, and testing secure enterprise infrastructure and products, while ensuring compliance with industry...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide Data Loss Prevention solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security controls and protect sensitive data across diverse e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful program delivery across diverse teams, ensuring alignment across infrastructure projects. You'll bridge engineering and leadership, tackling risks and optimizing processes for peak eff...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, collaborating within an Agile Scrum team to analyze data, develop algorithms, and enhance missile threat prediction capabilities. Your expertise will...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Software Engineer, supporting critical testing and integration tasks for advanced microprocessor systems. Collaborate on software testing, scripting, and hardware/software int...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower critical business applications by managing and supporting cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, automate tasks, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic IT...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $117K *

Contribute to the maintenance and optimization of local IT infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations of servers and network equipment in a regulated environment. Collaborate globally on projects and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $149K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by managing data center operations, optimizing hybrid environments, and ensuring high availability. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower our corporate IT systems by providing vital support, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing services. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will enhance employee experiences and contribute...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on cloud adoption and automation. As a key player, you'll design and implement innovative solutions across multi-cloud platforms, driving efficien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $130K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading automation initiatives and providing consultative support across multi-cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance self-service provisioning and govern...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing cloud services, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring operational excellence. Drive innovation in cloud solutions while providing tier 3 support to mi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape cloud infrastructure by managing AWS & Azure environments, ensuring high availability and security. Leverage engineering skills to optimize performance and provide expert support while enhancing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as a Staff Cloud Platform Engineer, enhancing cloud capabilities and leading teams to deliver exceptional deployment experiences through automation and modern tooling...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable infrastructure for trading systems, focusing on automation and low-latency solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance, ensuring reliability and efficie...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.