Windows Infrastructure Engineer

A permanent position as a Windows Infrastructure Engineer is open at a prestigious Global Investment Company in Central London offering up to £240k. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves to learn and has a track record of continuous growth and development in their career.

About the Company

The Hedge Fund is a leading provider of alternative investment solutions with approximately $65 billion of assets under management (“AUM”) and over 650 employees worldwide including London, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong. At the core of their success is a commitment to leveraging the best tools for each challenge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technological innovation. Teams are encouraged to think creatively and push boundaries, creating a dynamic, fast-paced and successful environment.

About the Role

As a Windows Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in the infrastructure team which is responsible for the technology backbone that drives the firm’s success. You’ll have a direct impact on the business by collaborating with various teams to deliver effective solutions.

In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to own the entire technology stack, always looking for opportunities to innovate, automate, and improve. From scaling infrastructure to managing large volumes of data, your work will enhance the efficiency and reliability of critical systems.

Responsibilities

1. Collaboratively architecting a rock-solid and secure Windows and storage platform that can handle the huge volumes of data and load of our diverse technology estate.
2. Create, implement, and evangelise the "Infrastructure as Code" mindset and best practices across the environment.
3. Eliminate the toil that emerges with large, distributed systems by automating where possible.
4. Assist the migration strategy to more cloud-native, distributed applications.
5. Working as both an individual contributor and collaboratively to find new ways of improving the reliability, availability and performance of the infrastructure.

Technologies / Experience

Below are the technologies you'll be working with. Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box! The Hedge Fund is committed to providing training and mentorship to help you develop and grow in your role. Whether you're an expert or keen to learn, this is a great chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment.

1. Excellent level scripting / coding skills in one or more languages (PowerShell / Python / Golang / Shell etc).
2. Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible / Puppet / Terraform etc).
3. Windows systems knowledge including Active Directory and Exchange.
4. Storage knowledge including SAN and NAS technologies at large scale.
5. Experience with network technologies, server virtualisation.
6. Broad knowledge of Azure and AWS technologies.
7. Broad knowledge of observability systems (Prometheus / ELK / LGTM / Pager Duty).

Benefits

1. Annual Discretionary Bonuses.
2. Health and Life Insurance.
3. Onsite Gym & Wellness classes.
4. Complimentary meals.
5. Training Allowance.
6. Pension Scheme.
7. Charity Donation Matching.