Posted 23 months ago
Platform Specialist - Windows and Virtualization
@ Squarepoint Capital
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Squarepoint Capital is hiring a Platform Specialist to administer and automate its Windows Server, VMware vSphere, VDI, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 environments in a financial services setting. The work centres on PowerShell scripting, CI/CD infrastructure pipelines and secure, ITIL-documented operations. The posting gives a minimum base salary of $120,000 for New York and mentions bonuses and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
- Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter and virtual networking
- Support Omnissa VDI and Microsoft Entra ID hybrid identity
- Automate tasks with PowerShell and CI/CD pipelines
Requirements summary:
- 4+ years Windows Server administration experience
- Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
- VMware vSphere design and troubleshooting expertise
- Experience with VDI platforms such as Omnissa or Horizon
- Microsoft 365 administration and security knowledge
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-12-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (nice to have), VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) (nice to have), Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (nice to have) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Squarepoint Capital
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Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,591
- Reported office locations
- 250 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, US
- One Ropemaker Street, London, United Kingdom EC2Y9AW, GB
- 88 Market Street, Singapore, Singapore 048948, SG
- 1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec H3B0G7, CA
- 16 Avenue Matignon, Paris, France 75008, FR
- Quai du Mont Blanc 1, Geneva, Switzerland 1201, CH
- Baarerstrasse 53/55, Zug, Switzerland 6300, CH
- 18 Westlands Rd, Hong Kong, HK
- Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore, 560071, IN
- Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, AE
- 845 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, US
- Calle de Velázquez, 34, Madrid, Community of Madrid 28001, ES
- 201 W Brookline St, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
- Business categories
- Financial Services
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- Squarepoint Capital
- Squarepoint
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Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and automation-focused Windows and Virtualization Specialist to join our team. You’ll play a key role in supporting and advancing our enterprise-grade Windows Server and virtualization platforms, with a strong emphasis on scripting, automation, and secure infrastructure delivery in a financial services environment.
- Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory Services, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
- Manage and optimize VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and virtual networking/storage.
- Support and enhance Omnissa VDI (formerly VMware Horizon) environments.
- Integrate and manage Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for hybrid identity and access management.
- Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of routine tasks, configuration management, and reporting.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure systems meet regulatory and internal standards.
- Document configurations, procedures, and system changes in accordance with ITIL practices.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on penetration testing remediation and risk assessments.
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in Windows Server administration, with a background that may include endpoint engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and system management.
- Experience integrating infrastructure tasks into CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven expertise in VMware vSphere design, administration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with VDI platforms, preferably Omnissa VDI or VMware Horizon.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity models.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 administration and security features.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
- Experience in financial services is a plus.
Nice to Have:
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation
The minimum base salary for this role is $120,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.
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