Senior Level Windows Administrator Jobs
Senior level windows administrator jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise infrastructure strategy, system reliability, and the junior engineers and cross-functional initiatives that keep large environments running. Roles lean toward Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Law & Legal Services, with 71% offering remote or hybrid arrangements and employers like Bright Vision Technologies, Fortinet, and Malwarebytes hiring at this level now.
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Sr. Windows on ARM Developer
Location: Spring, USA
We are looking for a Sr. Windows on ARM Developer with strong software development experience.
Technical Skills:
- 6+ years of relevant development experience in firmware/embedded software development
- Strong hands-on expertise in C/C++ programming
- Strong development knowledge and hands-on experience in UEFI/BIOS
- Hands-on experience with EDK II framework and UEFI firmware development
- Strong knowledge of ARM embedded architecture
- Prior experience with Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms
- Experience in firmware application development on ARM processors
- Hands-on experience with WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)
- Experience with JTAG and SWD debuggers
- Knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, or other embedded platforms
- Prior experience with Qualcomm Windows on Snapdragon (WOS) systems
- Hands-on experience with UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC
- Experience with GitHub and CI/CD development pipelines
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages for testing automation
- Knowledge of bare-metal systems, board bring-up, and bootloader architecture
- Experience in design and development of UEFI/BIOS modules
- Prior experience creating ARM software design specifications
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
- Good communication and technical collaboration skills
- Able to work with Agile methodologies
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement firmware features and enhancements for UEFI/BIOS and ARM-based platforms.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain UEFI/BIOS modules using EDK II.
- Develop and maintain firmware applications for ARM processors and Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms.
- Participate in core technical discussions and provide inputs on product enhancements, defects, architecture, and technical issues.
- Write code based on functional requirements, software design, and firmware architecture.
- Analyze and resolve firmware, BIOS, UEFI, boot, and system-level defects.
- Perform root-cause analysis and debugging of complex firmware and hardware/software integration issues.
- Work closely with BIOS, hardware, Windows OS, driver, validation, and platform teams to resolve technical issues.
- Develop and maintain WMI-based interfaces for firmware and Windows integration.
- Support ARM platform bring-up, bootloader integration, and system initialization activities.
- Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, SWD, UART, and other platform debugging interfaces.
- Support development and troubleshooting of SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC interfaces.
- Develop Python scripts and automation utilities for firmware testing and validation.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding, design, and firmware development standards.
- Support GitHub and CI/CD pipeline integration and development activities.
- Create and maintain ARM software/firmware design specifications and technical documentation.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect verification for newly developed or modified firmware.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to support firmware development, validation, and product releases.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, defect triage, and technical discussions.
- Support product quality, security, and reliability requirements throughout the development and release lifecycle.
- Perform unit testing for newly added or modified code
Behavioral Skills:
- Result oriented and proactive team player
- Good in communication
- Interpersonal skills
Sr. Windows on ARM Developer
Location: Spring, USA
We are looking for a Sr. Windows on ARM Developer with strong software development experience.
Technical Skills:
- 6+ years of relevant development experience in firmware/embedded software development
- Strong hands-on expertise in C/C++ programming
- Strong development knowledge and hands-on experience in UEFI/BIOS
- Hands-on experience with EDK II framework and UEFI firmware development
- Strong knowledge of ARM embedded architecture
- Prior experience with Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms
- Experience in firmware application development on ARM processors
- Hands-on experience with WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)
- Experience with JTAG and SWD debuggers
- Knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, or other embedded platforms
- Prior experience with Qualcomm Windows on Snapdragon (WOS) systems
- Hands-on experience with UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC
- Experience with GitHub and CI/CD development pipelines
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages for testing automation
- Knowledge of bare-metal systems, board bring-up, and bootloader architecture
- Experience in design and development of UEFI/BIOS modules
- Prior experience creating ARM software design specifications
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
- Good communication and technical collaboration skills
- Able to work with Agile methodologies
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement firmware features and enhancements for UEFI/BIOS and ARM-based platforms.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain UEFI/BIOS modules using EDK II.
- Develop and maintain firmware applications for ARM processors and Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms.
- Participate in core technical discussions and provide inputs on product enhancements, defects, architecture, and technical issues.
- Write code based on functional requirements, software design, and firmware architecture.
- Analyze and resolve firmware, BIOS, UEFI, boot, and system-level defects.
- Perform root-cause analysis and debugging of complex firmware and hardware/software integration issues.
- Work closely with BIOS, hardware, Windows OS, driver, validation, and platform teams to resolve technical issues.
- Develop and maintain WMI-based interfaces for firmware and Windows integration.
- Support ARM platform bring-up, bootloader integration, and system initialization activities.
- Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, SWD, UART, and other platform debugging interfaces.
- Support development and troubleshooting of SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC interfaces.
- Develop Python scripts and automation utilities for firmware testing and validation.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding, design, and firmware development standards.
- Support GitHub and CI/CD pipeline integration and development activities.
- Create and maintain ARM software/firmware design specifications and technical documentation.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect verification for newly developed or modified firmware.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to support firmware development, validation, and product releases.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, defect triage, and technical discussions.
- Support product quality, security, and reliability requirements throughout the development and release lifecycle.
- Perform unit testing for newly added or modified code
Behavioral Skills:
- Result oriented and proactive team player
- Good in communication
- Interpersonal skills
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Senior Level Windows Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level windows administrator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned complex Windows environments end-to-end, not just maintained them. Demonstrating experience designing Active Directory architectures, leading disaster recovery planning, and mentoring junior staff gives you a clear edge. Certifications like MCSE or equivalent current Microsoft credentials reinforce technical depth, but documented ownership of outcomes is what moves senior candidates to the top of the shortlist.
Which companies hire senior level windows administrators?
Companies hiring senior level windows administrators right now include Bright Vision Technologies, Fortinet, and Malwarebytes, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, managed service providers, and government contractors that run complex, multi-site Windows environments requiring experienced leadership.
Are there remote senior level windows administrator jobs?
Yes, though many senior roles still require on-site presence for infrastructure work. About 71% of senior level windows administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in organizations where cloud-integrated environments make remote administration practical. On-site roles typically involve hands-on data center responsibilities or high-security settings that require physical access.
What makes a windows administrator role senior level?
Senior level windows administrator roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level roles execute defined tasks, senior roles require setting direction, owning architectural decisions, and being accountable for environment-wide outcomes. Senior administrators lead projects, mentor junior team members, and are expected to anticipate infrastructure needs rather than respond to them. They often serve as the escalation point for complex issues across the organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level windows administrators?
Senior level windows administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large, compliance-sensitive Windows environments that demand experienced administrators who can manage scale, enforce security policy, and keep critical systems available around the clock.