Cantor Fitzgerald

Arranges financing and brokers securities trades

Systems Engineer - Windows Infrastructure, Active Directory & Group Policy

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSydney NSW, AustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and large virtual environments.
Proven track record in supporting production platforms at scale and delivering change in controlled environments.
Experience with hybrid identity management (AD + Entra ID/Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 administration, especially mail routing issues.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and a demonstrated embracement of AI for problem-solving.
3-6 years of experience in infrastructure/systems engineering roles, preferably in enterprise or regulated environments (financial services experience is an asset).
Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
Attention to detail, critical for compliance and audit requirements.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive approach to identifying risks, improvements, and contributing to automation and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Manage and support Windows Server (2016-2025+), Active Directory, core infrastructure services, and virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix).
Monitor platform health, capacity, and performance, ensuring high availability and operational stability.
Resolve incidents and service requests within defined SLAs and OLAs.
Support AD replication health, group policy management, and authentication issues.
Assist in privileged group governance, auditing, and security configuration.
Contribute to hardening and compliance initiatives, including LDAPS, auditing, and baseline policies.
Execute infrastructure changes, support patch management, and OS upgrades, providing clear impact assessments.
Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Ansible) to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
Maintain technical runbooks, SOPs, and platform documentation, contributing to knowledge sharing across global teams.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to infrastructure automation tools like Ansible and Terraform is desirable.

The Windows Infrastructure Engineer will play a crucial role in managing and supporting critical Windows-based systems and services, including Active Directory, Windows Server, and virtualization platforms. This role is integral to maintaining the stability and security of our global infrastructure, contributing to both day-to-day operations and strategic platform improvements. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Windows administration, Active Directory, and group policy management, with experience in enterprise-scale environments.

Strong experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and large virtual environments.
Proven track record in supporting production platforms at scale and delivering change in controlled environments.
Experience with hybrid identity management (AD + Entra ID/Azure AD) and M365 administration, especially mail routing issues.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and a demonstrated embracement of AI for problem-solving.
Exposure to infrastructure automation tools like Ansible and Terraform is desirable.
3-6 years of experience in infrastructure/systems engineering roles, preferably in enterprise or regulated environments (financial services experience is an asset).
Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
Attention to detail, critical for compliance and audit requirements.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive approach to identifying risks, improvements, and contributing to automation and operational efficiency.

Manage and support Windows Server (2016-2025+), Active Directory, core infrastructure services, and virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix).
Monitor platform health, capacity, and performance, ensuring high availability and operational stability.
Resolve incidents and service requests within defined SLAs and OLAs.
Support AD replication health, group policy management, and authentication issues.
Assist in privileged group governance, auditing, and security configuration.
Contribute to hardening and compliance initiatives, including LDAPS, auditing, and baseline policies.
Execute infrastructure changes, support patch management, and OS upgrades, providing clear impact assessments.
Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Ansible) to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
Maintain technical runbooks, SOPs, and platform documentation, contributing to knowledge sharing across global teams.

About the Company

Cantor Fitzgerald

Arranges financing and brokers securities trades

Cantor Fitzgerald arranges financing and executes securities trades for corporations and institutional investors through its investment banking and brokerage businesses. Its capital markets teams work on equity and debt offerings, while advisers support mergers, acquisitions, and private investment transactions. Trading desks cover stocks and fixed-income securities, and its prime brokerage and investment management businesses support clients with financing and portfolio services. The firm earns underwriting and advisory fees, trading commissions, and investment management fees across these activities. Founded in 1945, Cantor Fitzgerald is headquartered in New York City.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1945

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