Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer

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Leiden, NLD
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Manage and administer Windows systems and VMs, resolve operational incidents, deploy updates via change management, automate tasks with PowerShell, maintain AD/GPO, support virtualization (VMware), backup and monitoring (SCOM), collaborate with network and application teams, participate in on-call rota, and ensure system security and resilience.
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ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. 

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.   

Join our dynamic Windows Squad, a vital support team within Swift, as we seek a proactive and solution-oriented Senior Windows System Engineer. In this unique role, you'll be part of an energetic team of 8 - IT professionals responsible for overseeing Windows infrastructure.

Your involvement will extend to actively contributing to the design of our IT infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on security, efficiency, and standardization. As a Senior Windows System Engineer, your primary focus will be on Enterprise Support Tools, where you'll manage various environments and technologies.

This position offers a wealth of opportunities for individuals who thrive on hands-on technical challenges and have a passion for working with Microsoft products. If you're ready to be a key player in shaping cutting-edge IT solutions, this is your chance to make a significant impact within our innovative team.

Education

University degree in IT / Engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience

5 or more years of proven experience in a similar position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform day-to-day system administration/management activities that may include configuration adjustment/deployment, testing of OS/VMs and additional software.

  • Resolve problem management issues regarding system/operations by identifying corrective measures/improvements in accordance with the service level agreement.

  • Deploy releases/updates according to the Change Management process.

  • May take part in the planning and implementation of system/network projects/improvements, ensuring adherence to detailed processes and procedures and risk mitigation efforts.

  • Interact with network services, software systems engineering and/or applications development in order to guarantee availability of services and/or identify root cause of problems.

  • Automate administrative tasks and improve the monitoring of systems ensuring efficiency in line with customer needs and departmental policies.

  • Participate in the development and maintenance of services resilience design and systems operations principles.

  • Ensure the accurate level of security on the systems and during daily work.

Competency ProfileProfessional skills
  • Autonomous, empowered with the ability to adapt and respond to change.

  • Customer oriented and quality mentality.

  • Open-minded, solutions oriented, and a true teammate – gaining energy through collaboration with others.

  • This role requires participation in a on-call support rotation, including occasional weekend work.

Technical skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.

  • Strong IT knowledge including Windows recent Operating Systems, hardware, backup and monitoring (SCOM).

  • Proven understanding of Windows Domain & system administration, Expert in Active Directory management & GPO handling/implementation.

  • Familiarity with SCCM or Intune required.

  • Good knowledge of Networking, DHCP, DNS and TCP/IP.

  • Knowledge of virtualization (VMware administration) and PowerShell scripting is must.

  • Flexible standout colleague able to work in an Partial Agile driven organization.

  • Proficient in English (spoken and written), proficiency in French or Dutch is a plus.

Soft skills

01. Takes Accountability for Delivering Results

Decides on and pursues the best course of action to deliver results following in-depth analyses of relevant issues and conflicting factors and after assessing foreseeable risks; follows through to ensure delivery and closure or advances as needed.

02. Demonstrates Operational Excellence

Sets clear standards for quality of work; adheres to / encourages a continuous improvement attitude; implements procedures, standards and policies to ensure operational success in terms of security, availability, reliability and customer satisfaction.

03. Expands knowledge

Continually extends specialist knowledge as a means of anticipating and preparing for changes in the business; uses a variety of methods and opportunities to learn and to exchange knowledge; encourages and facilitates development of others.

04. Communicates effectively

Communicates efficiently across a wide range of practical or theoretical issues ; modifies communication style to optimize understanding by others; clarifies applicable goals, objectives and business situations; acknowledges and respects other views.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] or indicate this in your application.

Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).

All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

Skills Required

  • University degree in IT or Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5 or more years of proven experience in a similar position
  • Administration of recent Windows operating systems and VM testing/deployment
  • Expert in Active Directory management and Group Policy (GPO) handling/implementation
  • PowerShell scripting (must)
  • VMware administration / virtualization knowledge
  • Monitoring (SCOM) and backup experience
  • Familiarity with SCCM or Intune
  • Networking knowledge: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP
  • Participation in an on-call support rotation including occasional weekend work
  • Proficient in English (spoken and written)
  • Proficiency in French or Dutch
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The Company
HQ: La Hulpe
4,765 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and regulatory compliance. Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories. SWIFT also brings the financial community together – at global, regional and local levels – to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest or concern. For more information, visit www.swift.com or follow us on Twitter: @swiftcommunity

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