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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing command and control systems. This role involves hands-on support for complex integrated systems, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you provision, configure, and maintain high-availability systems. Drive automation and enhance security while mentoring peers and optimizing operations across enterprise environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Administrator, driving automation and optimizing system performance while ensuring secure infrastructure management and providing technical mentorship across enterpris...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $293K *

Explore the future of security by leading vulnerability research efforts, enhancing software defenses, and streamlining remediation processes to protect critical networks from emerging threats...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Optimize customer experience systems by driving Gainsight administration, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. This role enhances operational efficiency and data-driven insights for Customer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing Azure infrastructure, driving automation and security enhancements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud environments and ensure c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and maintain complex software solutions in an AI-driven environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while ensuring code quality and security standards are met...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mission security engineering, designing and deploying classified IT infrastructures for U.S. Government programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust, secur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $250K *

Manage the end-to-end design and deployment of classified IT infrastructures, ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions for U.S. Government progra...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of DevOps and SRE projects by leading engineering teams, driving CI/CD automation, and enhancing system observability to ensure operational excellence and stakeholder alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative security solutions by developing advanced systems to protect sensitive workflows. Collaborate with teams to strengthen infrastructure while driving speed and resilience in project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $315K *

Create and implement robust security architectures across enterprise, cloud, and infrastructure environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards while guiding security initiatives and influen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $156K *

Pioneer data migration excellence by executing ETL workflows and ensuring data quality in a dynamic federal modernization program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data oper...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform OS connectivity by designing, developing, and maintaining secure networking solutions across frameworks, connecting diverse systems and ensuring robust performance and reliability. Collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing the CI/CD landscape by automating golden image lifecycle management across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Contribute your expertise to enhance image deployment efficienc...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming software development by integrating IT operations and automation. Leverage your expertise in DevOps to enhance project execution, streamline processes, and ensure syste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by designing and maintaining Azure cloud infrastructure for secure, scalable federal data and analytics solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance mission...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $131K *

Oversee the planning and execution of application releases, ensuring seamless deployment and environment management across enterprise systems. Drive collaboration among teams to maintain operational i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $131K *

Take ownership of application release and environment management, ensuring seamless deployment and operational integrity across enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to opti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Optimize your career by supporting engineering teams in designing, testing, and deploying innovative storage solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure product excellence and regulatory compl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Collaborate across teams to design and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code, automate CI/CD deployments, and enforce cloud security best practices in a dynamic Agile environment, delivering innovative clou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Support our cloud initiatives by architecting scalable Infrastructure-as-Code solutions, managing CI/CD pipelines, and enforcing security best practices in a collaborative Agile environment for enterp...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on building and managing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across Agile teams to design, implement, and enhance cloud solutions while ensuring com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing secure AWS cloud environments for strategic IT service management. Support mission-critical applications and provide expert guidance to drive innovation and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Deliver scalable automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning across hybrid environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance CI/CD workflows and ensure consistent, reliable deployme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.