Senior Platforms and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Main Location: London Office

Who we are:
We are a multi-billion-dollar asset management firm with operations in Connecticut, New York, Miami, Boston, London, and Dubai. With over 350 colleagues, we have been managing assets on behalf of outside investors since 2006. Our firm targets traditional and non-traditional sources of alpha by deploying multiple absolute return strategies, utilizing rigorous fundamental analysis, and seeking to identify growth opportunities that are uncorrelated to each other and to market indices. We have successfully navigated both bull and bear markets, using proprietary analytical systems and the judgment power of our team of experts. Our firm is characterized by large firm advantages and a small firm environment.

Values / Environment:
Our long-term success for investors and colleagues is built around respect for and cultivation of exceptional human talent. Our time-tested team and market-tested system are underpinned by our values:

• Independent Thinking: We promote independent thinking, enabling us to question conventional thinking and find solutions that are insightful and innovative.
• Collaborative Idea Generation: We foster collaborative idea generation, ensuring that our decisions are checked and balanced by the discipline of “the best minds weighing competing solutions.”
• Respect for the Individual: We respect the individual, reinforcing our environment of listening, courtesy, and consideration.

What you’ll do:
We are seeking a versatile and experienced Senior Platforms and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our global IT team. This hands-on role involves managing enterprise infrastructure across all Windows endpoints, Active Directory, Azure, VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Intune, and automation frameworks. You’ll play a critical part in delivering secure, high-performance, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced, financial services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement infrastructure solutions aligning with security and operational best practices.
• Manage and support Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, DFS, and Certificate Services.
• Administer Azure resources including VMs, Networks, Load Balancers, Storage, Firewalls, IAM, Conditional Access, and RBAC.
• Optimize Azure security, cost efficiency, and performance monitoring.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Intune for Windows, Android, and iOS devices.
• Maintain Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Entra ID.
• Design and manage VMware vSphere/vCenter/ESXi environments with DRS, vMotion, HA, and resource optimization.
• Automate tasks using advanced PowerShell scripting, DSC, and infrastructure orchestration tools.
• Leverage GitHub Enterprise or Azure DevOps for source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or DSC.
• Manage Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops and Citrix NetScaler for VDI, load balancing, and security.
• Provide L3 support and resolve complex infrastructure issues with minimal downtime.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity planning for enterprise storage systems.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in enterprise IT infrastructure, with a focus on Windows Server, virtualization, cloud, and automation.
• Proven experience with Azure, including governance, RBAC, security, and cost management.
• Deep expertise in VMware technologies and Citrix VDI environments.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, GitHub/Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong background in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune for device and identity management.
• Knowledge of storage performance tuning, DR strategies, and global infrastructure support.
• Experience working in high-availability environments; financial services background is a plus.

Important Skills:

• Professional, very detailed oriented and highly organized.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to take initiative while prioritizing and managing time efficiently.
• Interpersonal skills to adhere to the firm’s values and environment to enhance collaboration.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Security-first and automation-first mindset, driving efficiency and compliance.
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and self-driven with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Able to balance priorities and perform under pressure in mission-critical settings.