Windows Systems Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm is seeking a Windows Systems Architect focused on PowerShell. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Windows environments and a passion for resolving complex technical challenges. Join a company known for its intellectual stimulation and commitment to leading-edge technology, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Windows desktop and server OS.
• Experience leading teams technically.
• Experience architecting Windows systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the current Windows infrastructure.
• Plan and execute deployments.
• Ensure business continuity through effective Windows system management.

Skills

Windows server engineering

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory

Group Policy

Networking

Education

Good academic background or equivalent work experience

Job description

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Windows Systems Architect (PowerShell focus) – Quant Trading

Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Windows Systems Architect to join our high profile client.

Our client is a well-known quantitative proprietary trading firm, liquidity provider and market maker. They operate globally and are considered the market leader in their field. For any technologist this is the place to be, they offer an intellectually stimulating, fun and progressive environment where you are encouraged to think outside the box and find novel solutions to complex problems.

This is an environment of a 2010 Google or a well-funded startup where tech is number 1 with a huge budget allocated towards this. The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour - more importantly, you will be surrounded by smart people who are deeply interested in technology and in teaching what they know, as well as learning from you.

My client has a mixed Windows and Linux environment, spread across physical and virtual machines. This position suits a talented Windows Systems Engineer focused on Windows server engineering and automation with PowerShell.

You will be responsible for the entire Windows infrastructure, which is critical for the continuity of the business. You will be tasked with maintaining and improving the current environment, as well as planning and executing deployments.

The ideal candidate will have:

A good academic background or work experience in place of this.

• 10+ years of in-depth experience working with Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Experience leading teams from a technical point of view
• Experience Architecting Windows Systems
• Experience hardware monitoring and performance tuning
• Deep experience working with Active Directory/Group Policy
• Deep Experience working in DHCP and DNS
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills (a huge Powershell environment)
• An appetite for delivering solutions to complex problems
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Networking experience
• An eagerness to learn and strong attention to detail

This role suits a candidate who has had responsibility early on in their career; Someone who has worked in smaller agile companies with continual change. You must be hands-on and have excellent working experience in a demanding environment. In return, you will be rewarded handsomely financially and work with the best Windows team in the UK.