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
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What We Do
Squarepoint Capital is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
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