Senior IT Engineer - Banking & Finance

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Senior IT Engineer to deliver senior-level support and drive technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of systems administration experience, strong skills in Windows, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting. This role involves on-site work in the City of London. Salary ranges from £75,000 to £100,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in systems administration and end-user support within a financial environment.
• Strong experience with Windows systems, Active Directory, and Office 365.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and MDM tools (JamF or Intune).
• Familiarity with VMware administration.
• PowerShell scripting skills to automate tasks.
• Willingness to handle occasional data centre visits outside trading hours.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing senior-level systems administration and end-user support within a financial environment.
• Acting as the subject matter expert for Windows and Active Directory.
• Managing Office 365 and hybrid cloud environments.
• Supporting and administering MDM solutions (JamF or Intune).
• Supporting VMware environments and performing routine maintenance.
• Writing PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Handling light network support, escalating where needed.
• Travelling occasionally to the data centre outside trading hours.

Job description

Overview

Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver looking to propel your career to new heights? Join a company that is recognized as a leading provider of IT solutions in Europe, known for their innovative approach to network management and security. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products that significantly enhance operational efficiency for organizations of all sizes. The team is looking for a Senior IT Engineer to drive technology initiatives, deliver high-level support, and ensure the successful implementation of critical IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing senior-level systems administration and end-user support within a financial environment
• Acting as the subject matter expert for Windows and Active Directory
• Managing Office 365 and hybrid cloud environments
• Supporting and administering MDM solutions (JamF or Intune)
• Supporting VMware environments and performing routine maintenance
• Writing PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency
• Handling light network support, escalating where needed
• Travelling occasionally to the data centre outside trading hours

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in systems administration and end-user support within a financial environment
• Strong experience with Windows systems, Active Directory, and Office 365
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and MDM tools (JamF or Intune)
• Familiarity with VMware administration
• PowerShell scripting skills to automate tasks
• Willingness to handle occasional data centre visits outside trading hours
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset in a high-pressure environment

Location

• City of London (on-site)

Salary

• £75,000 – £100,000 base + bonus