Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer

Swift Software; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking a Senior Windows System Engineer to join our Windows squad, overseeing enterprise Windows infrastructure. You’ll help design and secure IT systems, manage environments, and work hands-on with Microsoft products in a dynamic team.

The role emphasizes on-call rotations, collaboration with IT professionals, and delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure. Strong Windows expertise and scripting ability are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT / Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day system administration/management activities including configuration adjustments and deployment.
• Resolve problem management issues and identify corrective measures.
• Deploy releases/updates according to Change Management processes.
• Plan/implement system/network projects with risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with network services, systems engineering, and applications development to ensure availability.
• Automate tasks and improve monitoring for efficiency.
• Contribute to resilience design and operating principles.
• Maintain security levels on systems daily.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

SCCM/Intune

PowerShell

VMware

Networking (DHCP/DNS/TCP/IP)

Security best practices

On-call support

English (written and spoken)

French or Dutch language skills (aPlus

Education

University degree in IT / Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SCCM/Intune

VMware

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server

Job description

ABOUT US We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Join our dynamic Windows Squad, a vital support team within Swift, as we seek a proactive and solution-oriented Senior Windows System Engineer. In this unique role, you'll be part of an energetic team of 8 - IT professionals responsible for overseeing Windows infrastructure. Your involvement will extend to actively contributing to the design of our IT infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on security, efficiency, and standardization. As a Senior Windows System Engineer, your primary focus will be on Enterprise Support Tools, where you'll manage various environments and technologies. This position offers a wealth of opportunities for individuals who thrive on hands-on technical challenges and have a passion for working with Microsoft products. If you're ready to be a key player in shaping cutting-edge IT solutions, this is your chance to make a significant impact within our innovative team.

Education

University degree in IT / Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience 5 or more years of proven experience in a similar position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day system administration/management activities that may include configuration adjustment/deployment, testing of OS/VMs and additional software.
• Resolve problem management issues regarding system/operations by identifying corrective measures/improvements in accordance with the service level agreement.
• Deploy releases/updates according to the Change Management process.
• May take part in the planning and implementation of system/network projects/improvements, ensuring adherence to detailed processes and procedures and risk mitigation efforts.
• Interact with network services, software systems engineering and/or applications development in order to guarantee availability of services and/or identify root cause of problems.
• Automate administrative tasks and improve the monitoring of systems ensuring efficiency in line with customer needs and departmental policies.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of services resilience design and systems operations principles.
• Ensure the accurate level of security on the systems and during daily work.

Competency Profile

Professional skills Autonomous, empowered with the ability to adapt and respond to change. Customer oriented and quality mentality. Open-minded, solutions oriented, and a true teammate – gaining energy through collaboration with others. This role requires participation in a on-call support rotation, including occasional weekend work. Technical skills Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong IT knowledge including Windows recent Operating Systems, hardware, backup and monitoring (SCOM). Proven understanding of Windows Domain & system administration, Expert in Active Directory management & GPO handling/implementation. Familiarity with SCCM or Intune required. Good knowledge of Networking, DHCP, DNS and TCP/IP. Knowledge of virtualization (VMware administration) and PowerShell scripting is must. Flexible standout colleague able to work in an Partial Agile driven organization. Proficient in English (spoken and written), proficiency in French or Dutch is a plus. Soft skills

Soft skills

• 01. Takes Accountability for Delivering Results Decides on and pursues the best course of action to deliver results following in-depth analyses of relevant issues and conflicting factors and after assessing foreseeable risks; follows through to ensure delivery and closure or advances as needed.
• 02. Demonstrates Operational Excellence Sets clear standards for quality of work; adheres to / encourages a continuous improvement attitude; implements procedures, standards and policies to ensure operational success in terms of security, availability, reliability and customer satisfaction.
• 03. Expands knowledge Continually extends specialist knowledge as a means of anticipating and preparing for changes in the business; uses a variety of methods and opportunities to learn and to exchange knowledge; encourages and facilitates development of others.
• 04. Communicates effectively Communicates efficiently across a wide range of practical or theoretical issues ; modifies communication style to optimise understanding by others; clarifies applicable goals, objectives and business situations; acknowledges and respects other views.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value - every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too - an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long‑term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer‑focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.