Platform Specialist - Windows and Virtualization

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Platform Specialist – Windows and Virtualization, London

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Client:

Squarepoint Capital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

373758795530

Job Views:

14

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Department: Enterprise Windows and Virtualization

Position Overview

As a Junior Systems Specialist, you will join a global team of engineers focused on Windows and Virtualization. Collaborating with senior members, you\’ll deliver vital services for the firm. This role needs a good grasp of fundamentals, quick learning ability, and the capacity to prioritize impactful projects. A passion for technology and resilience in a dynamic environment are key. The position will be part of one of four teams: three focus on infrastructure, while the fourth is a “services” sub-team that develops code-based tools and frameworks.

• Design, build, and oversee Windows systems and services both on-premises and in the cloud, including Active Directory.
• Optimize and monitor Squarepoint’s global virtualization stack.
• Handle all VDI-related systems and infrastructure on-premises or in the cloud.
• Manage the firm’s messaging platform.
• Create advanced PowerShell workflows for automation, analytics, and self-healing.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of Windows environment experience.
• Experience managing VMware vSphere setups.
• Familiarity with systems monitoring and telemetry collection, using tools like Prometheus and vRealize Operations/Aria.
• Experience using high-level scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python (PowerShell preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have:

• MCSE: Productivity or related experience
• VMware VCP in Desktop Mobility Deploy or VCAP Certification in Desktop Mobility Design
• Proficiency in high-level scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python (PowerShell preferred).
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages (C# or .NET preferred)
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code concepts (source control, CI/CD, code quality validation, etc.).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• 1-5 years as a Windows Server Engineer
• Experience managing O365 Tenants and Services

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