Systems Engineer with strong Azure & Financial or Banking || 100% Remote role
About The Position
The Systems Engineer will join an Information Technology team and work on projects primarily focused on cloud technologies hosted in Microsoft Azure. The role combines technical support, systems engineering, and security work, with a focus on system reliability and supporting teams through technology. The position is described as a six-month contract and is 100% remote. The engineer will configure, support, and manage cloud technologies; maintain Windows and Active Directory environments; help address security vulnerabilities; and develop infrastructure as code deployed through GitLab. The role also involves backup and restoration procedures, virtualization technologies, and participation in an on-call rotation for critical systems. The posting emphasizes strong Azure expertise and experience in investment banking, financial services, or banking.
Requirements
- Excellent PowerShell scripting skills for automation.
- At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, technical support, or a related role.
- At least 5 years of experience with backup technologies; Veeam experience is a plus.
- At least 5 years of experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure and its intricacies.
- At least 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including OpenTofu or Terraform and GitLab.
- At least 5 years of experience with Windows environments, including Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL, and Windows operating systems.
- At least 5 years of experience with virtualization technologies, including Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, and VMware.
- Strong understanding of security technologies and best practices.
- Strong Azure expertise and experience in investment banking, financial services, or banking.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology.
- Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or CCNA.
- Experience with Veeam backup technology.
Responsibilities
- Configure, support, and manage cloud technologies primarily hosted on Microsoft Azure.
- Perform backup restoration procedures and ensure data integrity.
- Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Organizational Units (OUs) within Active Directory.
- Collaborate with the Information Security team to address and resolve identified security vulnerabilities and issues.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as OpenTofu or Terraform, deployed via GitLab.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Windows environments, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and SQL.
- Work with virtualization technologies such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, and VMware.
- Participate in the infrastructure team's on-call rotation to provide timely support for critical systems.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
