Desktop System Engineer - Banking & Finance

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited in New York seeks a Desktop Systems Engineer to deliver hands-on technical support for trading floor and corporate end-users, configuring and maintaining workstation hardware and operating systems. You will oversee user accounts, access permissions, and the maintenance of collaboration platforms.

You will also use scripting to automate routine tasks, evaluate new software, and contribute to ongoing IT operations improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills are required.
• Proficiency with Windows 11 and Office/Exchange is essential.
• Experience with SCCM/MEMCM, PowerShell, and device management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite desktop support for corporate office and trading floor users.
• Set up, configure, and upgrade desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Manage user accounts, device provisioning, VPN access, and permissions.
• Support conference room technology and remote collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Perform hardware installations and troubleshoot issues.
• Automate recurring support tasks and contribute to process improvements.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies for internal use.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Windows 11

Encryption tools

SCCM MEMCM

PowerShell

Intune

macOS support

Linux support

Office/Exchange

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a global trading and investment organization that leverages cutting-edge technology and quantitative research to capture market opportunities. The company operates across a broad range of asset classes and international financial markets, maintaining a strong focus on risk management. It cultivates a high-performance environment where continuous technical innovation drives operational success.

The company is inviting applications from experienced professionals for the role of Desktop Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will deliver hands‑on technical support for trading floor and corporate end‑users, overseeing the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of workstation hardware and operating systems. Key duties include administering user accounts and access permissions, maintaining collaboration platforms, and troubleshooting hardware components. Additionally, the ideal candidate will utilize scripting tools to automate routine tasks and evaluate new software to continuously refine IT operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite desktop support for corporate office and trading floor users.
• Set up, configure, and upgrade desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Manage user accounts, device provisioning, VPN access, and permissions.
• Support conference room technology and remote collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Perform hardware installations (monitors, cards, etc.) and troubleshoot issues.
• Automate recurring support tasks and contribute to process improvements.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies for internal use.

Requirements:

• Strong experience supporting Windows 11
• Familiar with workstation builds, encryption tools
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel) and Exchange.
• Knowledge of SCCM/MEMCM or similar systems (2+ years preferred).
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• PowerShell Scripting (Python Preferred)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Intune, macOS or Linux support.

Salary:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications