Job summary:


Title:
Desktop Engineering Consultant

Location:
Washington, DC, United States

Length and terms:
Long term - W2 or 1099 Only


Position created on 10/16/2018 10:54 pm

Job description:


**** W2 or 1099 Only - No c2c *** F2F Interview - reasonable expenses will be paid for F2F Interview ***

The Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the user computing environment. As part of the desktop engineering team, this engineer is responsible for building, delivery, and maintenance of stable, high performing, and secure desktop images that provide excellent user experiences. This engineer also is responsible for the support of all  desktop applications, integrations, and the efficient delivery and updates of these applications. This position will report to the Director of Enterprise Applications. Continuously improves user desktop experiences through OS and application optimizations, automation, and streamlined processes. Evaluates, deploys, and supports all  desktop applications. Develops seamless integrations among desktop applications. Performs routine software updates to enhance functionalities and security. Troubleshoots and resolves escalated desktop application and OS issues. Builds hardware agnostic image for desktop and laptop computers. Creates custom group policies and PowerShell scripts for workstations. Manages application package creations, and deliveries through SCCM. Maintains workstation security using various technologies such as endpoint protection software, data encryptions, application whitelisting, and others. Evaluates and recommends desktop, laptop hardware and peripherals. Performs desktop rollouts and data migrations using  task sequences . Creates documentation on system designs, procedures, and processes.

Required Skills:

  • BS degree or extra 4 years experience.
  • 8 years of  IT desktop engineering roles
  • 7 years of  Desktop engineering and application support
  • 7 years of  desktop engineering, application support, and supporting operating systems in a Microsoft Windows enterprise environment.
  • 6 years of  Windows desktop operating system within a corporate environment including MS Office installation and configuration,
  • 6 years of  experience with application packaging using Windows Installer technology
  • 6 years of  experience with application packaging using Windows Installer technology.
  • 6 years of  Strong scripting and development knowledge – Powershell, VBScript, Batch.
  • 6 years of  Experience with system management tools – Intune, LANDESK, SCCM, Altiris, etc.
  • 5 years of  Supporting a diverse customer base
  • 5 years of  experience in customer support experience supporting a diverse customer base including C-level executives.
  • 3 years of  customizing Windows 7, Windows 10, and image creation. In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and PowerShell.

 

Highly Desired Skills:

  • 6-10 yrs planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities
  • 6-10 yrs leading projects, ensuring they are in compliance with established standards/procedures
  • Microsoft certifications highly preferred

Contact the recruiter working on this position:



The recruiter working on this position is Shaji Ahmed
His/her contact number is +(1) (202) 4703255
His/her contact email is shaji@msysinc.com

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