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:
  • Engineering Applications;
  • Microsoft Office (and family of products);
  • Other software and applications linked to business functionality;
  • Microsoft Operating system deployment technologies;
  • Managing Citrix environments;
• Application activities relating to:
  • Compliance: Ensuring applications are kept up to date and security vulnerabilities are patched in a timely fashion;
  • Delivering functionality improvements;
  • Operating system configuration.
• Introducing in a controlled, project methodology:
  • New services relating to applications, and services;
  • New Applications, and software to the environment;
  • 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:
  • Experience of Windows registry and file system;
  • Experience of Microsoft Group Policies and Active Directory Scripting using tools such as PowerShell;
  • 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.
  • 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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