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About this Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer role at Alongside

Alongside · Hybrid · Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing technology teams.


We are looking for a Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer to join a project within a leading company in the financial sector.
You will be responsible for the administration, maintenance and continuous improvement of a large-scale enterprise Windows infrastructure supporting over 1,500 Windows servers across multiple international entities. Working as part of an experienced infrastructure team, you will combine project work with day-to-day operations, helping ensure the stability, security and performance of business-critical systems.


Responsibilities:

  • Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise Windows Server environments.
  • Manage Active Directory services, including Group Policies, user and access management, security groups, and domain-related configurations.
  • Administer and maintain large-scale Windows Server environments.
  • Coordinate server patching, software deployment, security updates, and compliance activities.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other infrastructure automation tools.
  • Apply Windows security hardening standards and contribute to vulnerability remediation.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex incidents, and support disaster recovery and business continuity activities.
  • Maintain technical documentation and collaborate with Security, Network, IAM, and DevOps teams.
  • Contribute to infrastructure modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Windows systems administration.
  • Strong Active Directory administration experience.
  • Experience managing Group Policies, DNS and DHCP.
  • Good PowerShell scripting skills.
  • Experience with SCCM / MECM.
  • Experience supporting enterprise Windows infrastructure.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Fluent English.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Citrix or virtual desktop environments.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.
  • Experience with infrastructure monitoring platforms.
  • Previous experience in financial services or other regulated environments.
  • Microsoft or security-related certifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical infrastructure within an international environment.
  • Exposure to modern infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity practices.
  • Collaborative and technically challenging project with experienced engineering teams.
  • Hybrid work model (Porto).
  • Competitive salary: €35.000 – €45.000, depending on experience.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
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About Alongside

🚀 Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit. Why high-growth companies choose Alongside
• Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders.
• Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod
• End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs.
• Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags.
• Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralized museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.

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