Principal Desktop Engineer

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Principal Desktop Engineer – Up to £160k Total Comp

A globally renowned quantitative trading firm, currently experiencing strong growth, is seeking an experienced Desktop Engineer to join their expanding infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a cutting-edge desktop environment at a company where technology is central to the business.

You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment with flat structures and deep technical expertise. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership, scripting, automation, and next-generation tooling.

Below is a breakdown of the role, company, and requirements. Please review and share your CV if the opportunity seems like a good fit.

Role:

1. End-to-end responsibility for the Windows desktop environment, including design, management, and 2nd/3rd line support across key business areas such as trading, research, and data.
2. Opportunities to engage heavily in PowerShell scripting due to an automation-first approach.
3. Drive automation of build processes through the implementation of 0-touch builds, AI integrations, and Intune.
4. A diverse role involving work across hardware, software, networking, security, and vendor management.
5. Regular opportunities to assess and implement next-generation desktop technology.
6. Oversee hardware lifecycle management, including refreshes, upgrades, and decommissioning.
7. Administer and support collaboration tools such as M365, Teams, Slack, Zoom, and conferencing systems.

Company:

1. A tech-led approach that influences trading and internal investment decisions.
2. Approximately 1,000 staff, providing good exposure and growth opportunities.
3. Main engineering and trading hub based in a state-of-the-art, new London office.
4. Flat organizational structure facilitating collaboration and access to C-level executives.
5. Good work-life balance, with benefits such as free breakfast and lunch, two days WFH per week, and on-site gym.
6. Competitive compensation package, including a guaranteed Year 1 bonus, 13% pension contribution, and potential sign-on bonuses.
7. Global office locations are in the process of opening.

Requirements:

1. Extensive EUC experience within Windows 10/11 environments, covering hardware, software, and networks.
2. Strong PowerShell skills for automation and desktop configuration management.
3. Advanced Windows build experience, including 0-touch deployments, Autopilot, and SCCM.
4. VDI experience, particularly with Citrix DaaS.
5. Strong experience with Intune and Entra ID.
6. Confidence in administering and troubleshooting M365, Teams, Slack, and Zoom.
7. Experience supporting conferencing technology, such as Teams Rooms, Surface Hubs, Crestron, Logitech, and Yealink.
8. Knowledge of endpoint security tools, including Windows Defender and device monitoring.

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