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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$97K - $138K *

Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive efficient IT operations by providing Tier I and II support, managing UNIX and Windows systems, and ensuring seamless communication with management and clients. Enhance system reliability and per...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $220K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing AWS infrastructure, driving FedRAMP compliance, and integrating security into engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure security is a default...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Architect and implement IBM Cloud solutions, collaborating with sales and technical teams to design, size, and migrate workloads to public cloud platforms while optimizing performance and costs...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure! Leverage your expertise to build and scale our cloud systems, ensuring reliability and security as we meet the demands of enterprise clients and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $260K *

Develop and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient operations. Lead the enhancement of observability, compliance, and cost management as we scale our...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing secure cloud infrastructures and automating provisioning on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with customers to solve complex challenges and implement scalable, reliable...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions for distributed databases that enhance the performance and reliability of vital cloud and on-premises applications...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate technology foundations through innovative automation strategies. Play a key role in defining and integrating best practices while guiding teams toward efficient governance and transformative s...

Chicoutimi, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer comprehensive automation strategies to enhance technological frameworks. Collaborate across teams to drive platform governance and innovation, ensuring performance and security in cloud infra...

Longueuil, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology by leading automation initiatives and establishing strategic direction. Collaborate across teams to optimize infrastructure and enhance efficiency through innovative aut...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $180K *

Transform the future of virtualization and containerization technologies. Lead cross-functional teams to develop enterprise-grade products, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovation by developing and maintaining tools to enhance data center deployment and operations, enabling robust infrastructure solutions at a global scale while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $260K *

Advance the reliability and performance of production infrastructure for AI products. Lead cloud architecture, incident response, and observability while optimizing costs and ensuring security in a fa...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a challenging role managing IT infrastructure, optimizing systems, and providing top-tier technical support in a data center while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing validation plans for custom ASICs, ensuring robust performance from pre-silicon to post-silicon environments. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us build and operate a secure, resilient infrastructure platform that supports critical applications in cloud and edge environments, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building and operating secure, resilient infrastructure for critical applications. You'll architect and manage cloud-native and edge deployments, ensuring compliance and security wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security infrastructure by building workload identity systems that streamline authentication and authorization, enhancing developer experience while bolstering compliance across applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $187K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leveraging your expertise in design and implementation. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring alignment with business needs while driving innovation in cloud tech...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer focused on enhancing AI security for enterprises. Leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies to build resilient infrastructure while collaborating with engineering...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise VDI environments. You'll manage installations, configurations, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seaml...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $123K *

Join a team that's transforming software solutions with your full-stack expertise. Contribute to innovative projects, collaborate in Agile workflows, and enhance our platform while enjoying a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $185K *

Lead and enhance enterprise desktop management systems, collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure high service reliability while mentoring junior staff and managing complex t...

6 days ago

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

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.