Windows Systems Engineer - Enterprise Financial Institution Exp Required - No Agencies Please

  • New York, NY
  • Posted 22 hours ago | Updated 22 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of enterprise Windows Systems experience - financial services
Microsoft Azure
PowerShell
Virtualization
Enterprise monitoring and configuration tools
global experience preferred

Job Details

Candidates must come from large bank. On-site in NYC. Permanent residents only.

The Windows Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-level Windows infrastructure within a highly regulated global banking environment. This role requires strong expertise in Microsoft Windows Server technologies, Azure cloud services, automation via PowerShell scripting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

The engineer will collaborate closely with global technology teams, ensuring stability, scalability, compliance, and security of the bank s infrastructure, while contributing to modernization initiatives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support Windows Server environments (on-premises and cloud-hosted).
  • Manage and optimize Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related core Windows services.
  • Deploy, configure, and administer Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid solutions.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell to streamline operational tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.
  • Support patch management, system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
  • Ensure system compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with security teams to enforce access controls, implement hardening standards, and respond to vulnerabilities.
  • Provide Level 3 engineering support for incident, problem, and change management processes.
  • Document system designs, operational procedures, and technical standards.
  • Participate in global infrastructure projects, upgrades, and cloud adoption initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years experience in Windows Systems Engineering within enterprise environments, preferably financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, security, monitoring).
  • Expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation, configuration management, and reporting.
  • Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and hybrid cloud integration.
  • Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and configuration tools (e.g., SCOM, SCCM, Intune).
  • Strong understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in banking or other highly regulated industries.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global, cross-functional team environment.
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