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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$110K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional governance and operations for Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Leverage hands-on expertise to maintain security, reliability, and performance while collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Optimize cloud security architecture for GCP, ensuring compliance and scalability. Lead the establishment of security standards and guardrails while mentoring teams on best practices to drive secure c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $308K *

Pioneer innovative joint solutions with strategic Alliance Partners, driving technical collaboration and integration design. Own the relationship, validate architectures, and translate partner needs i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $215K *

Advance your career by providing senior-level Linux System Administration support while enhancing program operations through your expertise in Linux systems, scripting, and automation tools. Join a dy...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions! Leverage your expertise in networking and security to drive technical sales, support customer adoption, and influence product development while coll...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize modular data center production by engineering controls for efficiency. Collaborate closely on the manufacturing line to troubleshoot, verify, and enhance designs, ensuring high-quality, relia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $205K *

Champion the design and engineering of enterprise IT infrastructure, leading virtualization and containerization initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of web applications by embracing full stack development and agile methodologies. Collaborate to craft user-centric solutions, enhance interoperability, and prototype innovative softwa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining network engineering by providing critical support for IT infrastructure. You'll ensure optimal performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain secure connectivity, all whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $237K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software deployment through automation. You'll collaborate with development and operations teams, ensuring system reliability while designing and maintaining...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $333K *

Drive security excellence by leading the deployment and management of critical infrastructure, ensuring robust protection and compliance across hybrid cloud and on-premise networks while optimizing pe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K *

Shape the future of software security by integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with state agencies to enhance critical systems while fostering a culture of growth and innov...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Lead the charge in building robust infrastructure for cloud solutions, collaborating with teams to deliver critical services for diverse customers, and ensuring high-quality software development and d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Lead the development of large-scale infrastructure solutions, optimizing cloud technologies and enhancing software products. Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical services for diverse cus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $333K *

Empower business growth by leading the security infrastructure for hybrid cloud and on-prem network systems. You'll ensure compliance, enhance threat mitigation, and innovate security strategies while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of embedded systems in a collaborative environment. As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you'll drive innovation in FPGA-based solutions, contributing to mission-critical applications in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $170K *

Join a dynamic architecture team to design AWS solutions for healthcare integration. Contribute to modernizing clinical and operational systems, ensuring compliance while enhancing patient care throug...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $181K *

Engineer cybersecurity solutions by translating strategy into execution, focusing on AI security, ransomware resilience, and identity management. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational resili...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by architecting robust security frameworks across hybrid infrastructures, ensuring compliance and resilience while collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $221K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise cybersecurity training through innovative program development and execution. Lead projects, collaborate with experts, and enhance training for internal and ext...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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

$110K - $171K *

Join a team that's designing and building secure, scalable solutions for transaction processing, leveraging modern technologies and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable tech...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.