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We are looking for a Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer to join a project within a leading company in the financial sector.
You will be responsible for the administration, maintenance and continuous improvement of a large-scale enterprise Windows infrastructure supporting over 1,500 Windows servers across multiple international entities. Working as part of an experienced infrastructure team, you will combine project work with day-to-day operations, helping ensure the stability, security and performance of business-critical systems.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise Windows Server environments.
- Manage Active Directory services, including Group Policies, user and access management, security groups, and domain-related configurations.
- Administer and maintain large-scale Windows Server environments.
- Coordinate server patching, software deployment, security updates, and compliance activities.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other infrastructure automation tools.
- Apply Windows security hardening standards and contribute to vulnerability remediation.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex incidents, and support disaster recovery and business continuity activities.
- Maintain technical documentation and collaborate with Security, Network, IAM, and DevOps teams.
- Contribute to infrastructure modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Windows systems administration.
- Strong Active Directory administration experience.
- Experience managing Group Policies, DNS and DHCP.
- Good PowerShell scripting skills.
- Experience with SCCM / MECM.
- Experience supporting enterprise Windows infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Fluent English.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Citrix or virtual desktop environments.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.
- Experience with infrastructure monitoring platforms.
- Previous experience in financial services or other regulated environments.
- Microsoft or security-related certifications.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical infrastructure within an international environment.
- Exposure to modern infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity practices.
- Collaborative and technically challenging project with experienced engineering teams.
- Hybrid work model (Porto).
- Competitive salary: €35.000 – €45.000, depending on experience.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Windows systems administration.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Experience with Group Policies, DNS, remote access, and patch management.
- PowerShell scripting skills.
- Knowledge of Windows security, hardening, and access management.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in an international and collaborative environment.
- Fluent English.
- Experience with tools such as SCCM, WSUS, CyberArk, Citrix, Ansible, or Terraform.
- Experience with Citrix or virtual desktop environments.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.
- Experience with infrastructure monitoring platforms.
- Previous experience in financial services or other regulated environments.
- Microsoft or security-related certifications.
What We Do
Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit. Why high-growth companies choose Alongside • Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders.  • Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod. • End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs. • Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags.  • Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralised museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.
