Windows Systems Engineer – London – Tier 1 Investment Banking – Up to £75,000 – Up to 20% Bonus
Overview:
Our Client, a leading investment bank seeks a Windows Systems Engineer to manage, support, and enhance the global Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure. The role includes project delivery, automation implementation, and 24/7 international platform support, contributing to a high-performing and secure IT environment.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Windows Server platforms ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
- Deliver infrastructure projects and enhancements on time and within budget.
- Automate tasks and processes using PowerShell, Ansible, AWX, and REST API integrations.
- Perform system health checks, ensure backups, and manage capacity planning.
- Monitor alerts, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents with a customer-first mindset.
- Provide technical support and consultancy to development and application support teams.
- Implement disaster recovery procedures and participate in regular DR testing.
- Apply patches and updates in line with security and compliance policies.
- Maintain documentation and contribute to operational procedures.
- Participate in on-call and weekend support rotations.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong expertise in Windows Server 2008–2019 technologies.
- Proficient in PowerShell scripting.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Git or similar tools.
- Knowledge of security hardening standards (CIS), networking, storage, and virtualization.
- Experience with clustering, high-availability, disaster recovery, and auditing.
- Understanding of data governance and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX).
Package:
- Salary: Up to £75,000
- Hybrid Working
- Up to 20% Bonus
- Career Progression & Excellent Benefits
Windows Systems Engineer – London – Tier 1 Investment Banking – Up to £75,000 – Up to 20% Bonus