diff --git a/x-pack/libbeat/Jenkinsfile.yml b/x-pack/libbeat/Jenkinsfile.yml
index a6740274290f..349a0770ea39 100644
--- a/x-pack/libbeat/Jenkinsfile.yml
+++ b/x-pack/libbeat/Jenkinsfile.yml
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ stages:
         mage: "mage build unitTest"
         platforms:             ## override default labels in this specific stage.
             - "windows-2016"
-        stage: mandatory
+        stage: extended_win
     windows-2012:
         mage: "mage build unitTest"
         platforms:             ## override default labels in this specific stage.