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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Elevate your career by integrating security into development pipelines, ensuring robust protection for enterprise systems and applications through automation and continuous testing...

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of security by integrating robust controls into development pipelines, ensuring the protection of enterprise systems and data through automation and continuous testing...

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower security by integrating robust controls into development pipelines, ensuring the protection of enterprise systems and applications through automation and continuous testing, while enhancing ov...

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

$111K - $152K *

Shape the future of enterprise automation by leading the design and strategy for workload automation systems. Collaborate across teams to modernize legacy platforms and integrate AI capabilities, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $152K *

Shape the future of enterprise workload automation by leading strategic initiatives, designing innovative systems, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and integrate AI cap...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $152K *

Optimize enterprise workload automation by architecting and implementing innovative solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, drive AI integration, and ensure seamless oper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $152K *

Lead the charge in architecting and modernizing enterprise workload automation systems, driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and integrate AI capabili...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $152K *

Lead the charge in architecting and driving enterprise-wide workload automation strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize systems, integrate AI capabilities, and ensure optimal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality in medical device software through rigorous verification and validation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute test strategies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by providing critical support for network operations, ensuring optimal performance and security in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with global teams to enhance connectivity and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing Linux server environments. Utilize your expertise in automation and security to support critical infrastructure across various networks while ensuring sy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$195K - $264K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-assisted software engineering, leading innovative solutions and transforming development practices to enhance mission-critical capabilities and drive organiz...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $220K *

As a Software Engineer on the Platform Infrastructure team at Verkada, you will design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure systems. Your role will involve collaborating wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $194K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable data platforms to transform large datasets into actionable business insights, collaborating across teams to ensure data quality and reliability in a dynamic, d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $201K *

Lead the design and development of advanced software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and implement high-quality software that meets client needs, while leveraging modern technol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as an Implementation Engineer, leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex national security challenges. Collaborate with teams to implement technology solutions, deliver impa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead the development of innovative system architectures for complex life science instruments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across subsystems, focusing on performan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicles by enhancing software reliability and performance. You'll optimize Linux systems and ROS middleware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$147K - $210K *

Elevate infrastructure solutions by developing large-scale systems and networks. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud technologies and deliver critical services for diverse industries, ensuring opt...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Empower your career with a role focused on developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud technologies and deliver critical services for diverse...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Engage a high-performing team of Partner Technology Architects to drive partner growth through technical excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption. Lead strategic initiatives while ensuring opera...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $160K *

Engineer scalable cloud platforms by automating processes and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline deployments and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure that meets evolving bu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team of Software Engineers to develop innovative full stack solutions. Collaborate on diverse technologies, ensuring user-friendly software that meets mission needs while fostering a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Empower innovation by driving full stack development, leveraging diverse technologies to create user-friendly software solutions in a collaborative environment that values independent problem solving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.