Principal Desktop Engineer

Stanford Black Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Desktop Engineer to join their innovative infrastructure team. This role offers the chance to work in a cutting-edge desktop environment where technology is at the forefront of business operations. You will be responsible for managing the Windows desktop environment, driving automation through PowerShell scripting, and implementing next-gen desktop technologies. Enjoy a collaborative workplace with a flat structure, excellent work-life balance, and competitive compensation, including a guaranteed bonus and generous benefits. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free breakfast and lunch

WFH two days a week

On-site gym

13% pension

Guaranteed Year 1 bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Windows desktop environments and hardware/software support.
• Proficient in PowerShell for automation and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Windows desktop environment across key business areas.
• Drive automation of build processes and oversee hardware lifecycle.

Skills

PowerShell

Windows 10/11

VDI Solutions (Citrix DaaS)

M365 Administration

Intune

Endpoint Security Tools

Tools

SCCM

Autopilot

Teams

Zoom

Slack

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Stanford Black

Principal Desktop Engineer – Up to £160k Total Comp

A globally renowned quantitative trading firm, currently experiencing strong growth, is searching for an experienced Desktop Engineer to join their expanding infrastructure team. This is a chance to work within a cutting-edge desktop environment at a company where technology drives the business.

You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment with flat structures and deep technical expertise — ideal for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership, scripting, automation, and next-gen tooling.

Below is a breakdown of the role, company, and requirements. Please review, and if the opportunity seems like a good fit, share your CV!

Role:

• End-to-end responsibility for the Windows desktop environment, including design, management, and 2nd/3rd line support across key business areas such as trading, research, and data.
• Heavy engagement in PowerShell scripting due to automation-first approach.
• Drive automation of build processes via 0-touch builds, AI integrations, and Intune.
• Work across hardware, software, networking, security, and vendor management in a diverse role.
• Assess and implement next-gen desktop technologies.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle — refreshes, upgrades, and decommissions.
• Administer and support collaboration tools such as M365, Teams, Slack, Zoom, and Conferencing.

Company:

• Tech-led approach influencing trading and internal investment decisions.
• Approximately 1,000 staff, offering exposure and growth opportunities.
• Main engineering and trading hub based in a state-of-the-art new London office.
• Flat structure promoting collaboration and direct access to C-level executives.
• Great work-life balance, with benefits like free breakfast and lunch, WFH two days a week, and on-site gym.
• Competitive compensation including a guaranteed Year 1 bonus, 13% pension, and potential sign-on bonuses.
• Global offices opening soon.

Requirements:

• Extensive EUC experience in Windows 10/11 environments, hardware, software, and networks.
• Proficiency in PowerShell for automation and configuration management.
• Advanced Windows build experience, including 0-touch deployments, Autopilot, SCCM.
• Experience with VDI solutions like Citrix DaaS.
• Strong experience with Intune and Entra ID.
• Ability to administer and troubleshoot M365, Teams, Slack, and Zoom.
• Knowledge of conferencing tech such as Teams Rooms, Surface Hubs, Crestron, Logitech, Yealink.
• Understanding of endpoint security tools like Windows Defender and device monitoring.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services, Investment Management, Investment Banking

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