Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm is seeking a Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer to design platform solutions and manage operating systems in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong PowerShell skills and extensive experience in Windows automation, joining a team of talented professionals in a dynamic and innovative culture.

Benefits

Positive work culture

Work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Windows systems automation.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and some C# exposure.
• Knowledge of network protocols and information security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain platform engineering solutions.
• Manage operating systems and virtualization infrastructure.
• Integrate infrastructure systems on Windows-based platforms.

Skills

Windows systems automation

PowerShell

Troubleshooting

Networking

Linux knowledge

Tools

Active Directory

Exchange

SQL

Hyper-V

SCCM

Job description

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Location: Slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer – Quant Trading

£100,000-160,000 plus benefits and bonus. Hybrid work model.

Quant Capital is urgently seeking a Windows PowerShell Engineer to join our high-profile client.

This environment resembles a Google or startup setting, where technology is a top priority with a substantial budget allocated to it. The firm is globally recognized for its innovative attitude and rigorous standards. You will be surrounded by intelligent professionals eager to share knowledge and learn from you.

The client is a well-known quantitative trading firm and market maker. The team comprises some of the best minds in Windows and PowerShell Engineering.

The company operates a mixed Windows and Linux environment across physical and virtual machines. This role is suitable for a talented Windows Engineer with a problem-solving mindset and strong PowerShell programming and automation skills.

Your responsibilities include designing platform engineering solutions, maintaining the firm's operating systems, authentication systems, databases, virtualization infrastructure, core network services, messaging, and endpoints on Windows and Linux in both internal and external environments.

You will be involved in the design, implementation, and integration of infrastructure systems on Windows-based platforms.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in Windows systems automation.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, with some C# exposure preferred.
• Deep understanding of Windows platform technologies such as Active Directory and Failover Clustering, along with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with tracing tools.
• Experience with Windows Server applications and management tools like Exchange, SQL, SCCM, Hyper-V, and ADFS is advantageous.
• Knowledge of network protocols, Linux, and information security concepts.
• Experience integrating systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience working with containers on Windows and Linux is a plus.

This role is ideal for candidates with early career responsibility, especially those who have worked in agile, dynamic environments. You should be hands-on, versatile, and passionate about technology. In return, you will enjoy a positive culture, work-life balance, benefits, and competitive remuneration.