Job Description – Windows System Engineer
IT Job Description:
This role is for a Windows system engineer. Candidates must be extremely knowledgeable in Microsoft Windows operating systems and will have experience with virtualization technologies including VMWare, Hyper-V and XenServer.
They will have experience with Cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. They will possess a thorough understanding of the operational challenges surrounding various business computer technologies within the finance industry.
The candidate will collaborate closely with other engineering and operations teams within the organization. They will be familiar with operational disciplines such as project management, problem management and change management as well as networking, systems monitoring and multi-platform integration.
This is a hands-on position requiring a person with a great deal of systems support experience, together with a thorough understanding of various technological principles.
The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Engineering and system administration of Microsoft Windows Server environments.
Standard Operating Environment design, documentation and maintenance.
Designing Windows operating system builds on physical hosts, on virtual platforms and in Microsoft Azure/AWS.
VMWare & Hyper-V hypervisor operating system builds.
Microsoft Windows security vulnerability and patch process design.
Windows product tool, agent and firmware integration.
System configuration compliance management.
Job Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a formal higher education degree, preferably in the field of IT. The candidate must have at least 5 years of hands-on systems engineering experience within the finance and banking industry or equivalent.
Required Skills:·
Strong Windows 2016, 2019 and 2022 operating system knowledge.
Experience with Windows operating systems on physical machines, on hypervisors and in Cloud.
Design and configure system security benchmarks and reporting methodologies.
Storage platform integration, hardware driver and firmware integration.
Operating system tuning of resources and parameters (e.g. network configuration, shared memory, services).
Script development and maintenance – Command Line, PowerShell and/or Python scripting proficiency.
Performance troubleshooting of memory and CPU utilization, I/O components and other peripherals.
Understanding of the Microsoft ecosystems including Active Directory and SQL Server.
Knowledge of enterprise tools and products (e.g. Varonis and Defender).
System replication and recovery within the Cloud environment.
Desired Skills:
Experience with Cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools and principles (e.g. Ansible, Amelia/IPSoft ).
Knowledge of SAN attached storage technologies (e.g. EMC VNX/VMAX, Hitachi, Netapp, Pure).
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Familiar with latest database technologies e.g. Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL.
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Familiarity with various hardware configurations including HP servers and Dell blade technology.
In addition, the successful candidate will:
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be comfortable working closely with senior business partners.
Be a self-starter, a dependable partner and a team player
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years hands-on systems engineering experience within finance or equivalent
- Extensive Microsoft Windows operating system knowledge (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022)
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, XenServer)
- Experience with Cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure, AWS)
- Design and configure system security benchmarks and patch/vulnerability processes
- Storage platform, hardware driver and firmware integration (SAN technologies)
- Operating system tuning and performance troubleshooting (memory, CPU, I/O)
- Script development and maintenance using Command Line, PowerShell and/or Python
- Understanding of Microsoft ecosystem components (Active Directory, SQL Server)
- Knowledge of enterprise security/management tools (e.g., Varonis, Microsoft Defender)
- System replication and recovery within cloud environments
- Familiarity with operational disciplines: project management, problem management, change management, networking and systems monitoring
- Formal higher education degree, preferably in IT
- Familiarity with automation/configuration management tools (Ansible, Amelia/IPSoft)
- Knowledge of SAN vendors and arrays (EMC VNX/VMAX, Hitachi, NetApp, Pure Storage)
- Familiarity with database technologies (Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL)
- Familiarity with hardware platforms (HP servers, Dell blade technology)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work with senior business partners
AllianceBernstein Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AllianceBernstein and has not been reviewed or approved by AllianceBernstein.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and zero-fee management, plus an employee stock purchase plan and charitable contribution matching. These features form a strong pillar of the total rewards offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings extend beyond standard PTO to include paid volunteer time, sabbaticals, and periodic 'refresher' vacation. These provisions support work–life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Workplace perks include free lunches, free snacks, subsidized meals, and company-sponsored events alongside pretax commuter programs. Wellness resources such as fitness centers, wellness groups, and EAP access add day-to-day value.
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