Systems Specialist (Windows/Virtualization Expertise)

This Fintech client use their world-class quantitative investment platform to leverage a systematic and diversified approach to achieve exceptional results. Collaboration and ownership are at the heart of our culture, fostering deep expertise across Quantitative Investment Management, Technology, and Trading Operations.

They are hiring for a Systems Specialist with strong expertise in Windows/Virtualization, particularly in Active Directory (AD), Azure, and PowerShell. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical systems in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to one of the following focus areas, with opportunities to specialise and rotate across teams:

1. Enterprise Team (Active Directory and DNS)
   
   
   • Manage and optimise Active Directory environments.
     
     
   • Handle DNS operations and related infrastructure tasks.
     
     
   • Leverage identity management expertise to enhance system performance.
     
     
2. Core Services Team (Windows Server and VMware)
   
   
   • Administer and support Windows Server environments.
     
     
   • Work extensively with VMware for virtualisation and system optimisation.
     
     
   • Assist in building and maintaining scalable VMware stacks.
     
     
3. Workspace Team (VDI, Azure, O365)
   
   
   • Focus on virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) with an emphasis on VMware Horizon View.
     
     
   • Manage and optimise Azure and Office 365 environments.
     
     
   • Support "Desktop as a Service" initiatives to enhance user experience.
     
     
4. Service Team (Developer-Focused Support)
   
   
   • Collaborate closely with developers to create internal tools and front-end solutions.
     
     
   • Support platforms like Jira, Confluence, and bespoke internal tools (e.g., BlueSquare).
     
     
   • Contribute to application development and automation efforts.
     
     This company are looking for junior specialists with up to 4-5 years of experience who are eager to learn and grow. You should:
     
     

• Be solution-oriented: Tackle unknown challenges with engineering mindsets.
  
  
• Show progression: Demonstrate how you've advanced in your career, e.g., implementing automation or learning new technologies independently.
  
  
• Possess technical expertise:
  
  
  • Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, PowerShell scripting, Azure, and VMware.
    
    
  • Familiarity with VDI platforms and enterprise-level Windows systems.
    
    
• Be self-motivated: Maintain a “home lab” or engage in projects outside your primary job responsibilities.
  
  What would interest them?
  
  
• Candidates who have implemented projects such as rolling out a VDI solution or building a VMware stack.
  
  
• Individuals who have automated repetitive tasks using PowerShell or other scripting languages.
  
  
• Passionate problem solvers with hands-on learning experience, such as setting up a Hyper-V server in their home lab.
  
  
• Engineers who think beyond routine support, consistently seeking ways to innovate and grow their skillsets.
  
  Why Join this firm?
  
  
• Diverse opportunities: Move between focus areas to broaden your skillset and experience.
  
  
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside experts across Quantitative Investment Management, Technology, and Operations.
  
  
• Ownership: Take charge of impactful projects in a supportive environment.
  
  
• Growth mindset: We invest in individuals who invest in themselves.
  
  Next Steps
  
  If you’re an ambitious engineer ready to take your skills to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! Show us how you’ve grown and solved challenges in your career, and let’s build something extraordinary together