Windows Engineer
Job Description
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for an experienced Windows Engineer with exceptional Microsoft Azure experience and a strong service reliability mindset to join the IT team. In this role, you will directly contribute to the growth and modernization of our Windows platform as we increase our utilization of Azure resources and automate operational processes. You will design and operate global Azure VDI infrastructure, Azure IaaS resources, implement configuration as code to reduce operational overhead, and develop PowerShell-based systems to improve reliability.
The ideal candidate is a self-directed, eager problem solver, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Terrific communication, collaboration skills, and a positive attitude towards team members and internal customers are crucial to success within the role.
Responsibilities
- Engineer and operate a modern hybrid cloud Windows infrastructure
- Develop PowerShell systems to automate operational tasks and improve the reliability of the Windows platform
- Implement configuration as code to reduce the operational overhead of scaling the Windows infrastructure
- Leverage automation to surface and address technical inefficiencies in Windows endpoints, Windows infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure resources
- Participate in ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support efforts to improve the Windows environment
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Microsoft-based technology engineer
- Proven track record of implementing VDI solutions leveraging Windows 365, Autopilot, and Intune
- An expert level of knowledge in core Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Active Directory
- Configuration as code platform experience with Salt, Ansible, or Microsoft DSC
- CI/CD experience (preferably with Jenkins) to engineer and maintain PowerShell based automated workflows
- Experience aggregating Windows event logs and flat file logs into systems such as the ELK stack or Splunk
- A general design approach that incorporates security best practices, business continuity, high availability, and scalability
- A self-motivated and driven work ethic
- Periodic travel to other HRT offices is required
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for an experienced Windows Engineer with exceptional Microsoft Azure experience and a strong service reliability mindset to join the IT team. In this role, you will directly contribute to the growth and modernization of our Windows platform as we increase our utilization of Azure resources and automate operational processes. You will design and operate global Azure VDI infrastructure, Azure IaaS resources, implement configuration as code to reduce operational overhead, and develop PowerShell-based systems to improve reliability.
The ideal candidate is a self-directed, eager problem solver, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Terrific communication, collaboration skills, and a positive attitude towards team members and internal customers are crucial to success within the role.
Responsibilities
- Engineer and operate a modern hybrid cloud Windows infrastructure
- Develop PowerShell systems to automate operational tasks and improve the reliability of the Windows platform
- Implement configuration as code to reduce the operational overhead of scaling the Windows infrastructure
- Leverage automation to surface and address technical inefficiencies in Windows endpoints, Windows infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure resources
- Participate in ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support efforts to improve the Windows environment
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Microsoft-based technology engineer
- Proven track record of implementing VDI solutions leveraging Windows 365, Autopilot, and Intune
- An expert level of knowledge in core Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Active Directory
- Configuration as code platform experience with Salt, Ansible, or Microsoft DSC
- CI/CD experience (preferably with Jenkins) to engineer and maintain PowerShell based automated workflows
- Experience aggregating Windows event logs and flat file logs into systems such as the ELK stack or Splunk
- A general design approach that incorporates security best practices, business continuity, high availability, and scalability
- A self-motivated and driven work ethic
- Periodic travel to other HRT offices is required
