Windows Engineer

Stanford Black Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, family-like culture

Exceptional internal mobility

Dedicated personal training budget

Balanced working culture

Direct access to senior leadership

Job summary

A buy-side investment firm is seeking a Windows Engineer to support its mission-critical Windows infrastructure in London. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Windows Server and Active Directory, with a focus on automation using PowerShell. Responsibilities include developing the Windows Server estate and managing core identity services, all while collaborating closely with infrastructure and cloud teams. This role promises a balanced work culture and exceptional internal mobility opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as a Windows Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Deep knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).
• Active Directory experience required.
• PowerShell exposure for automation needed.
• Experience with patching, monitoring, and server lifecycle management.
• Solid understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, and authentication flows.
• Comfortable in high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the Windows Server estate across on-prem and cloud.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity services.
• Contribute to upgrades and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell.
• Support security hardening, patching, and compliance.
• Collaborate on infrastructure projects with various teams.
• Troubleshoot complex Windows-related incidents.
• Produce documentation and contribute to operational best practices.

Skills

Windows Server experience

Active Directory

PowerShell

Networking fundamentals

High-availability environments

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant at Stanford Black

A buy-side investment firm are seeking a Windows Engineer to join its core technology function in London. This role supports a mission-critical Windows estate that underpins trading, operations, and data teams across the global business.

You’ll work closely with infrastructure, security, cloud, and end-user teams to design, build, and support a highly available Windows environment in a fast-paced trading setting. This is an ideal role for a hands-on Windows Engineer who enjoys ownership, technical depth, and working close to the business without the intensity of investment banking.

Why Join This Firm?

• Friendly, family-like culture – the firm actively hires people who align with a collaborative and respectful environment
• Exceptional internal mobility – as well as upwards progression there are regular opportunities for cross team moves.
• Dedicated personal training budget – supporting certifications, cross-skilling, and long-term development
• Balanced working culture – high performance without the burnout typically associated with investment banking
• Great company size (c.800 people) – large enough for ongoing investment and greenfield projects, small enough that the London office sits on one floor with direct access to senior leadership

Role Overview

As a Windows Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for the stability, security, and evolution of the firm’s Windows infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and developing the Windows Server estate across on-prem and cloud environments
• Managing Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and core identity services
• Contributing to platform upgrades, lifecycle management, and standardisation initiatives
• Automating operational tasks using PowerShell to improve reliability and efficiency
• Supporting security hardening, patching, and compliance initiatives
• Collaborating with cloud, networking, EUC, and application teams on infrastructure projects
• Troubleshooting complex Windows-related incidents in a high-availability environment
• Producing clear documentation and contributing to operational best practice

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience as a Windows Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer
• Deep knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
• Active Directory experience
• PowerShell exposure for automation and administration
• Experience with patching, monitoring, and server lifecycle management
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, authentication flows)
• Experience operating in high-availability or business-critical environments
• Comfortable working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Investment Management, Financial Services, and Oil and Gas