Senior WinOps Engineer - System Integrator

A leading provider of IT solutions and managed services is seeking an experienced and talented technologist to join our team as a Senior WinOps Engineer. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the design, orchestration, and reliable operation of all corporate technology systems — including Windows Infrastructure, Citrix VDI, SaaS platforms, Azure Cloud resources, and end-user systems.

As a senior member of the team, you will serve as the highest escalation point for complex technical issues and collaborate with global support and engineering peers to deliver solutions that support all areas of the business, from investment professionals to back-office operations.

This hands-on position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-performance environment and to shape enterprise infrastructure with a strong focus on automation and efficiency.

Ready to take your WinOps expertise to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team driving cloud innovation!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, manage, and evolve Microsoft and Citrix environments
• Drive infrastructure-as-code practices and automation efforts (primarily with PowerShell and Terraform)
• Deploy and maintain Windows infrastructure and Azure cloud resources
• Lead and deliver complex systems integration projects from planning to execution
• Collaborate with global teams and act as a subject matter expert on Microsoft technologies, Citrix platforms, and WinOps practices
• Own and continuously improve core user-facing technologies and operational tooling
• Produce concise and effective technical documentation
• Implement security and resilience best practices across infrastructure design

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong enterprise automation experience, ideally using PowerShell
• In-depth experience with core Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.)
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Azure, and on-prem Windows Administration
• SME-level skills in Citrix DaaS, FAS, StoreFront, ADC, and VDI concepts
• Solid background in designing, deploying, and managing Azure environments, with continuous improvement practices
• Experience deploying infrastructure using Terraform
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git or Mercurial
• Agile mindset with experience in two-week sprints and iterative delivery
• Exceptional communication skills — able to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting mission-critical finance or trading systems
• Knowledge of application packaging tools: Chocolatey, App-V, MSIX, etc.
• Experience designing and delivering infrastructure solutions from the ground up
• Familiarity with VMware or equivalent virtualization technologies
• Understanding of Cybersecurity, system resilience, and security best practices
• Solid grasp of networking principles and protocols

Contract Details:

• Day Rate: £600PD - £675PD
• Location: Green Park/Hybrid 
• Contract-only: Yes 
• IR35 Determination: Outside IR35 
• Duration: 6 Months