Windows Server Analyst
Join a global investment firm that leverages technology and data-driven strategies to support research, trading, and market execution. This role sits within the Global Infrastructure Team, where you will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining the Microsoft Windows Server environment, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across a complex global infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Windows Server & Cloud Management - Deploy, maintain, and optimise a globally distributed Windows Server environment (2016-2025) alongside Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code - Use PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform to automate server provisioning, configuration, and maintenance.
- Security & Compliance - Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, SIEM tools, and patch management to enforce security best practices.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting - Configure observability tools, support Citrix DaaS, and resolve 2nd/3rd line escalations for server-related issues.
- Storage & Backup - Oversee SAN/NAS integration, ensure data integrity, and optimise backup solutions for disaster recovery readiness.
Skills & Experience
- Windows Server Expertise - Strong experience in deployment, migrations, and performance tuning in enterprise environments.
- Automation & Scripting - Proficiency in PowerShell and hands-on experience with Ansible for infrastructure management.
- Cloud & Vitalisation - Experience with Azure, AWS EC2, Citrix DaaS, and vitalisation technologies.
- Networking & Security - Knowledge of network technologies, certificate services, and security monitoring tools.
- Problem-Solving & Communication - Ability to work independently, manage workloads effectively, and collaborate across teams.
- Some weekend shifts and out-of-hours support may be required. The firm values diversity and offers initiatives to support work-life balance.
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