Platform Specialist - Windows and Virtualization

Role Junior Systems Specialist 

Team:  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. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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