Principal Infrastructure Operations

Overview:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura's businesses around the world. Powai' s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura's global operations and are an integral part of Nomura's global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura's global business.

Proven, hands-on experience leading SCCM to Intune migration projects in complex enterprise environments.

Deep expertise in Microsoft Intune, including Autopilot, Windows Update for Business (WUfB), Endpoint Analytics, and Azure AD Join.

Strong proficiency in SCCM (MECM), covering operating system deployment (OSD), application packaging, patching, and reporting.

Skilled in deploying evergreen updates for Windows OS and Microsoft 365 across hybrid environments.

Advanced knowledge of application provisioning and management using Intune and SCCM for both on-premises and cloud-based endpoints.

Solid understanding of endpoint security tooling, especially Microsoft Defender, including: (AC, ASR, EDR)

Extensive experience with Configuration Policies and reporting.

Endpoint security product configuration using baselines and policies.

Strong working knowledge of Graph API and SCCM WMI.

Installation and troubleshooting of SQL Server and SQL Reporting Services.

Proficient in troubleshooting endpoint configuration and software distribution issues across varied device landscapes.

Strong command of Entra ID, Active Directory, and Group Policy for policy enforcement and identity-driven device management.

Experienced in PowerShell and VBScript for automation, configuration, and operational efficiency.

Excellent documentation capabilities, including HLD & LLD.

Familiar with ITIL processes, with a track record of delivering infrastructure solutions across global teams.

Desirable Skills

Experience supporting multi-language Windows 10/11 environments.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Autopilot deployment at scale.

Familiarity with Windows debugging techniques and vendor escalation processes.

Exposure to advanced endpoint analytics and telemetry for proactive issue detection and performance optimisation.

Experience with Defender for Endpoint.

Knowledge of MDM for Apple Macs, iPads, and iPhones.

Familiarity with VPNs such as Cisco AnyConnect.

Power BI experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career's responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.