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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$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at cloud infrastructure by automating CI/CD pipelines, enhancing deployment processes, and ensuring system reliability across Azure and AWS environments while collaborating with cr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $236K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading technical initiatives for MSSP partners and AI security solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, scale, and secure managed services while mentoring te...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing Linux systems for classified operations. Leverage your expertise in system administration to ensure operational availability and support crit...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency through automation and systems integration. Drive impactful initiatives, mentor a growing team, and collaborate with leadership to deliver scalable...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $306K *

Shape the future of scalable systems by mentoring teams and leading architecture for high-impact, fault-tolerant designs. Drive innovation and optimize performance for hyper-scale workloads while ensu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading strategic customer deployments. Drive measurable success through hands-on leadership, while establishing a scalable deployment system that fosters...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $174K *

Join a team that's advancing unmanned vehicle technology by developing robust embedded software. Collaborate across disciplines to create innovative solutions, optimize software performance, and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $185K *

Join a team that designs and maintains scalable cloud infrastructure, enhancing the reliability of space operations through collaboration and automation. Be part of an innovative environment focused o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in designing and integrating complex hybrid systems, overseeing the full development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support for cloud-based broadcast systems. Collaborate on programming tasks while ensuring high data security and optimizing cloud services for diverse customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design secure IT solutions for the Marine Corps, leveraging your expertise in SAFe and vendor technologies. You will integrate systems and guide technical roadmaps, ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Marine Corps IT by bridging critical requirements and innovative architectural solutions. Drive the integration of cutting-edge systems within a collaborative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Advance innovative IT solutions within complex military systems, leveraging your expertise in SAFe and enterprise architecture. Drive secure, integrated design that aligns technical solutions with str...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage with key city accounts as a Forward Deployed Engineer to enhance agency operations. You'll configure our platform, develop custom integrations, and foster expansion, creating a playbook for str...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and support cutting-edge datacenter network infrastructure, leveraging your expertise in switching and routing technologies to enhance performance and reliability in a fas...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as an Integration Engineer, where you'll drive system development from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and ensure complia...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive the health and security of our Active Directory environment while collaborating across IT teams. As a Systems Administrator, you'll ensure optimal performance, implement best practices, and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $238K *

Optimize secure, scalable AWS cloud environments while leading migrations and modernization efforts for complex systems. Collaborate across teams to implement cloud-native solutions and automate proce...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic compute production engineering team, ensuring optimal GPU availability and automation. Drive innovation in tooling and processes while fostering a resilient, h...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive excellence in compute production engineering by leading a team to ensure optimal GPU availability, automate node lifecycle processes, and establish effective on-call models for enhanced operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of compute production engineering by leading a team to ensure optimal GPU fleet availability, automating processes, and enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining a sharp on-c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of cloud security by embedding automated guardrails and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery while ensuring a secure, scalab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $172K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing Azure infrastructure, driving DevOps automation, and enhancing security compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize cloud environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Manage cloud infrastructure for high-availability ArcGIS Enterprise systems. Collaborate with federal clients, ensuring top performance across Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes while supporting a distrib...

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  •   5 - 7 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.