Windows Platform & EUC Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. Your future role within QRT: As a Hybrid EUC & Windows Platform Engineer, you will be part of the Global Infrastructure Team, responsible for designing, building, and supporting both Microsoft Windows Server / virtualization infrastructure and core End User Computing (EUC) services. Your role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of core IT services that underpin research technology, trading platforms, market execution, and data processing, while also ensuring a secure, consistent, and high-performing end-user experience across Windows endpoints, identity, and productivity services. This role blends server platform engineering with modern EUC engineering, with a strong focus on Active Directory, Group Policy design, endpoint automation, and operational excellence. Windows Server & Core Infrastructure Engineering Build, manage, and deploy Windows Server environments (2022–2025). Design, deploy, and support a globally distributed, multi-forest Active Directory environment. Configure and manage core AD services including DNS, replication, trusts, and identity integration with Entra ID. Manage user lifecycle processes within Active Directory, including provisioning, access controls, delegation, and role-based access models. Automate AD user and group management tasks, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and policy validation. Troubleshoot complex AD authentication, Kerberos, NTLM, and group membership issues impacting end users. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration automation initiatives using PowerShell in combination with Ansible and Terraform where applicable. Build and manage VMware ESXi infrastructure, clustering, and virtualisation services. Optimise and troubleshoot server backups (e.g., Veeam) to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness. Configure and maintain monitoring and observability tooling (e.g., Splunk) for performance and security visibility. Work with SAN/NAS storage platforms to ensure high availability and resilience. Provide 2nd-line support and act as 3rd-line escalation for Windows Server and infrastructure-related incidents. End User Computing (EUC) & Endpoint Engineering Engineer, build, and optimise Windows 10/11 desktop environments across physical and virtual platforms. Support and optimise Citrix DaaS / VDI environments, including image management, GPO optimisation, and user experience tuning. Support and optimise Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 services to deliv...