Our opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Marshall IT Application Team as an Applications Engineer (12 month FTC) and be at the forefront of Information Technology within a defence focused business.
What will you be doing?
The successful applicant will join an experienced team, reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager.
Activities will include;
* Application configuration, deployment and packaging within a Windows managed Environment, inclusive of:
o Engineering Applications;
o Microsoft Office (and family of products);
o Other software and applications linked to business functionality;
o Microsoft Operating system deployment technologies;
o Managing Citrix environments;
* Application activities relating to:
o Compliance: Ensuring applications are kept up to date and security vulnerabilities are patched in a timely fashion;
o Delivering functionality improvements;
o Operating system configuration.
* Introducing in a controlled, project methodology:
o New services relating to applications, and services;
o New Applications, and software to the environment;
o New Software as a service (SaaS) solutions into the environment.
What's previous experiences and skills do you need?
* Methodological approach to the introduction of New Software, Applications and Services, to the environment, therefore project management experience, qualifications is beneficial;
* A thorough administrator level understanding of Windows 10 and Server 2016:
o Experience of Windows registry and file system;
o Experience of Microsoft Group Policies and Active Directory Scripting using tools such as PowerShell;
o Windows 10 support and patch management using WSUS, LANDesk (or equivalent desktop management tools)
* Experience of working in a Citrix 7.x environment
* Knowledge and practical experience of application packaging, customisation and deployment methodologies and toolsets.
o Application virtualisation (App-V) on current Windows 10 with centralised management.
* Experience of delivering Engineering tools application support - (Autodesk, Catia would be an advantage)
* Experience of Server management and knowledge of VMWare would be an advantage
* Experience of Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 and above deployment and customisation
* Experience of contributing to the development of the deployment service, particularly relating to the development of technical methodologies, best practice, policies, procedures and associated documentation
* Experience of Systems management, using iVanti or SCCM as the deployment infrastructure
* Knowledge and experience with ITSM/ITIL V3 Reference model.
* Good logical diagnostic skills, ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues such as registry-related application problems, clashes between applications etc.
* Good report writing and communication skills
* Capable of meeting deadlines and following a defined schedule
* Able to innovate and convince others of the argument for change
* Willing to get stuck into the 'unknown' and be persistent
The benefits we will offer you include:
* 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
* Hybrid working: We currently work on a 3 days onsite & 2 days remotely
* Pension contributions up to 9%
* Healthcare cash plan
* Extensive flexible benefit program
* Life assurance at 4x basic salary
* Enhanced parental leave and pay
* Paid volunteering leave
* Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools
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