Windows Systems Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Windows Systems Engineer (Windows Server/Automation): Administering and maintaining enterprise Windows Server environments for the European stock market area with an accent on infrastructure automation, security hardening, and privileged access management. Focus on implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible/Terraform), managing complex AD infrastructures, and ensuring compliance with CIS and NIST standards.

Location: Hybrid Porto, Portugal

Company

hirify.global provides technical staffing and project-based engineering services for large-scale European enterprises.

What you will do

• Administer enterprise Windows Server (2019/2022) environments, including Active Directory, GPO, and PKI/CA.
• Implement security standards, server hardening, and vulnerability remediation based on CIS, NIST, and ANSSI.
• Automate server provisioning and operational processes using PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Manage patching, software deployment, and disaster recovery using tools like WSUS and SCCM.
• Collaborate with Security, DevOps, and Network teams to troubleshoot complex issues and support business-critical services.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with enterprise Windows Server environments and multi-domain infrastructures.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk PAM and Windows Certificate Services.
• Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN) and AD Site Topology.
• English and Portuguese language proficiency.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Porto, Portugal.

Nice to have

• Experience with Citrix, Git, Python, YAML, or LogicMonitor.
• Background in regulated environments, specifically Financial Services.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Personalized training plan with a dedicated budget.
• Remote onboarding process.
• Semester-based team events and partner discounts.
• Culture of transparency and proximity.