Windows Engineer, Associate

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to solve some of the world’s most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?

At BlackRock, we are looking for Platform Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.

With over USD $10 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.

We are looking for a Windows Server Engineer who will be responsible for the build, patching, inventory, maintenance, security baseline, group policy design and deployment, and management of Windows Platforms hosted on Azure, VMware, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, a proven track record of maintaining high availability and performance, familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards, and experience in managing systems & licensing.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain Windows server environments across various hosting platforms such as Azure, VMware, and AWS, ensuring system reliability, efficiency, and compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate on patch management processes with operations team to ensure all systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to server architecture, configurations, processes, and service records.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to establish and maintain security baselines, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards.
• Utilize tools such as BigFix, Azure DevOps with continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Azure Pipelines, Splunk, and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for system monitoring, automation, and management, including privilege management with Powerbroker.
• Engage in inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of hardware and software assets.
• Design and deploy group policies to manage and secure the environment effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
• Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation of tasks, system management, and troubleshooting.
• Manage relevant licensing for Windows server systems, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Windows server administration and engineering.
• Experience with server build, patch management processes, group policy design and deployment, and hosting platform management.
• Proficiency in using BigFix, Azure DevOps, Splunk, SCCM, and PowerShell for system management, including experience with PowerBroker.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices, experience in inventory management, familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standards, and experience in managing system licensing.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Azure Pipelines and Terraform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.