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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$145K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to cutting-edge security engineering teams, ensuring the integrity of secure networking and computing environments while engaging with diverse stakeholders to saf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while driving continuous impro...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $280K *

Elevate our IT security function by building a secure environment for research operations. You'll manage identity, access, and compliance while enabling fast-paced research through robust security mea...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of critical infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate across teams to ensure high throughput data systems, enhance workflows, and support rapid iterations. Your insight...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$109K - $141K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive operational excellence while ensuring adherence t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Champion the future of ServiceNow solutions by leading technical design and development for Strategic Portfolio Management, ensuring alignment with architecture and governance while driving operationa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Lead the design and development of ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product capabilities and ensure alignment with platform standards while driving operational impr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Champion the maintenance and security of medium-sized secure networks, ensuring compliance with DoW regulations while collaborating with a dedicated team to support client needs and enhance system per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining cutting-edge systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with experts to enhance cloud technologies and support critical IT projects in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production services, ensuring high availabil...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize Kubernetes cloud environments, ensuring reliability and operational excellence. Lead automation efforts and mentor engineers while driving continuous improve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Manage and maintain network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot issues and implement upgrades, while adhering to c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Optimize network operations and configuration while ensuring seamless performance. Leverage your technical expertise to troubleshoot issues and maintain relationships with vendors, all within a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining IT infrastructure through modern application development and AI automation. This hybrid role involves cloud support, app integration, and innovative solutions, requiring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts, integrating and validating complex systems while managing performance metrics and ensuring supportability. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$275K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Sales Engineering team, driving sales success through mentorship, strategic guidance, and effective collaboration. Ensure your team meets and exceeds quotas wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join the charge in optimizing enterprise systems by managing complex infrastructures, supporting project teams, and driving innovation in healthcare technology. Collaborate effectively to ensure seaml...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$136K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing enterprise IAM solutions, ensuring security through Zero Trust architecture while managing authentication and identity processes for critical state...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to empower customers by transforming technical challenges into seamless solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to facilitate integration, customization, and troubleshooting, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $198K *

Unlock the potential of our infrastructure by enhancing RHEL environments and automated deployment pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable systems t...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $135K *

Transform naval technology by designing cloud solutions and DevSecOps pipelines. Leverage your expertise in AWS and systems integration to support U.S. Navy programs, ensuring robust software developm...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing VMware VDI environments, ensuring operational readiness and security for classified and unclassified networks. Drive technical excellence and collaboration across teams t...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $211K *

Join as a senior engineer to design and manage enterprise Cloud Desktop solutions like Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, ensuring seamless, secure, and performant desktop experiences across varie...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Develop your career by engaging in critical system engineering tasks, working collaboratively with teams and users to ensure effective solutions, performance evaluation, and requirements management in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$1K - $500K+*

Transform your career by managing cloud systems and VDI platforms. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure security across government and commercial environ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.