Windows Engineer (security): £165,000 + Bonus (Prestigious FinTech firm)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious FinTech firm in Wakefield is seeking a Windows Security Engineer to join their core Information Security team. The role involves innovating in a fast-paced trading environment and offers opportunities to architect robust Windows infrastructure while collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in Infrastructure Security and strong scripting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Infrastructure Security technology.
• Experience with Windows Server in high-availability environments.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell (bonus: Python or other automation tools).

Responsibilities

• Architecting, building, and automating Windows infrastructure.
• Integrating Office systems/software e.g. M365.
• Monitoring and enhancing performance across enterprise platforms.

Skills

Infrastructure Security technology

PowerShell

Active Directory

High-availability environments

Scripting

Performance monitoring

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Windows Engineer (security): £165,000 + Bonus (Prestigious FinTech firm), Wakefield

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Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Windows Security Engineer

Salary: Up to £165,000 + Bonus

Location: Wakefield

Client

Our client is one of the most technically advanced, high-performance Fintech trading firms in the world. They are renowned for their tech-first culture, deep engineering talent, and complex, high-speed systems. They operate in a friendly, tight-knit culture in a modern office space.

Role

You will join the core Information Security team. This role offers the chance to innovate in a fast-paced, low-latency trading environment, focusing on firmwide Security projects.

• Architecting, building, and automating Windows infrastructure
• Integrating Office systems/software e.g. M365
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders—traders, developers, researchers—to understand real-time requirements and deliver scalable systems
• Monitoring and enhancing performance across enterprise platforms
• Owning mission-critical systems and solving complex engineering problems

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Extensive experience with Infrastructure Security technology
• Experience with Windows Server in high-availability environments
• Scripting skills in PowerShell (bonus: Python or other automation tools)
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, GPO, DNS/DHCP, SCCM/Intune
• Experience in fast-paced, demanding environments—finance, trading, or similar tech industries

If interested, please apply with your updated CV or contact us.