Windows Platform Server Engineer
Windows Platform Server Engineer
Our client is a leading quantitative hedge fund seeking a Windows Platform Server Engineer in London. They are seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to be responsible for the design and build of Microsoft Windows Servers along with virtualisation infrastructure. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the reliability and performance of core technology services which directly supports critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Designing and building Windows Servers and virtualised infrastructure
Managing core on‑prem services including Active Directory (multi‑forest), Group Policy, Entra ID, backups, and monitoring.
Deploy and operate VMware ESXi, storage (SAN/NAS), and supporting network integrations.
Automating server management using Infrastructure as Code
Monitoring performance and security using observability and SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk).
Supporting and optimising Citrix DaaS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Intune environments.
Providing 2nd Level support along with acting as a 3rd Line escalation for Windows Server issues.
Requirements
Extensive experience with enterprise Windows Server design, deployment, and large‑scale migrations.
Experience in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, PKI, and Windows security hardening.
Automation skills using PowerShell and Ansible for builds, patching, and optimisation.
Experience with VMware ESXi, Citrix DaaS/VDI, and backup solutions (e.g. Veeam).
Experience with cloud systems ideally Azure
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