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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$170K - $210K *

Transform software development for space systems by leading design, optimization, and API architecture. Drive end-to-end product lifecycle and mentor engineers through Agile and DevSecOps practices in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems engineering, focusing on identity management, Windows Server, and cloud platforms. Drive automation and Tier 3 troubleshooting in a hybrid environment, delivering...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $270K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in SSD hardware design, leading projects from concept to production. Collaborate across the product lifecycle to enhance performance and reliability in high-effic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $154K *

Advance your career by leading audiovisual integration projects, ensuring top-tier installations and quality assurance in both corporate and public sectors, while collaborating with diverse teams and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Unlock potential by guiding application security strategies across diverse product landscapes. In this senior technical role, you'll influence architecture, mentor teams, and enhance security processe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery across environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in secure enterprise application delivery by designing, automating, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Support hardware and software integration for missile systems. Engage in testing, troubleshooting, and failure investigations while collaborating across teams. Contribute your expertise to enhance mis...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $275K *

Innovate cutting-edge ML inference infrastructure, optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform advanced techniques into high-throughput, low-latency se...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $153K *

Lead the charge in securing AWS cloud environments by designing and implementing robust security controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to inte...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $153K *

Drive the design and implementation of security controls in AWS cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security frameworks while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance secure CI/CD proc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Empower your career by owning the Cisco switching and wireless platform. Lead projects, support operations, and translate technical work into business outcomes while collaborating with cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation at the forefront of federal IT modernization by architecting and optimizing ServiceNow solutions that enhance workflows, productivity, and service delivery across enterprise modules...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the development of advanced data management tools, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance mission capabilities at a leading intelligence center. Engage in diverse full-stack engineering...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise database platforms across diverse environments. You'll tackle complex challenges, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating with cr...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $253K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of BIOS development, enhancing high-performance computing platforms. Collaborate across hardware and software boundaries to ensure reliability and performance in co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform client needs into innovative data center solutions by leveraging your expertise in electrical and mechanical infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable designs that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Champion the reliability and scalability of our autonomous fleet by architecting the vehicle operating environment, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and integrating hardware-software solutions for global d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $253K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing BIOS for high-performance computing platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance firmware reliability and performance, while mentoring junior engineers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive transformative Salesforce solutions in higher education as a trusted advisor. Lead architecture design, align technology with institutional goals, and ensure successful delivery of Education Clo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing scalable automation and validation systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure, telemetry, and CI/CD processes for advanced communica...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $145K *

Deliver expert guidance on Computer System Validation projects while managing compliance efforts across multiple sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality systems are validated...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud infrastructures by designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with engineers to automate deployments and support crucial services in a dynamic, fast...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to comprehensive systems integration for defense intelligence, ensuring effective architecture from concept through deployment while managing cost, risk, and technical planning to deliver t...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network infrastructure through effective management, security, and innovative solutions. Play a key role in supporting corporate systems and ensuring seamless...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.