Windows Engineering Lead

AAA Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Global in Chicago is seeking a senior Windows Engineering Lead to own the enterprise Windows environment supporting a high-performance trading operation. The role combines hands-on engineering with people leadership, requiring prior experience managing teams and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure.

You will work closely with infrastructure, development and trading teams to ensure a highly available, scalable, and compliant Windows platform while mentoring engineers and driving best

Qualifications

• Must have proven people leadership experience.
• Extensive experience managing Windows Server environments at scale.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy and Windows infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Windows engineering strategy for the enterprise environment.
• Balance hands-on engineering with team leadership and mentorship.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development and trading teams to ensure reliability and security.
• Drive troubleshooting and performance improvements.

Skills

Windows Server at scale

People leadership

Active Directory

Group Policy

SCCM/MECM

Virtualisation & automation

Tools

SCCM/MECM

Job description

I’m working with a leading proprietary trading firm in Chicago that is looking for a Windows Engineering Lead to take ownership of their enterprise Windows environment supporting a high-performance trading operation.

This is a senior technical leadership role combining hands-on Windows engineering with team leadership, working closely with infrastructure, development and trading teams to ensure a highly reliable and secure environment. Please note for this role you will need prior experience with people management / people leadership.

Key requirements:

• Strong experience managing Windows Server environments at scale
• Proven people/team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy and Windows infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM
• Experience with virtualisation, automation and endpoint/server management
• Strong troubleshooting and systems engineering skills
• Comfortable remaining hands-on technically

A great opportunity for an experienced Windows leader to take significant ownership within a highly technical trading environment.