Job Description

We have urgent role of Principal Desktop Engineer | Remote. Please revert if you are interested to apply.

Title: Principal Desktop Engineer

Location: Remote Milwaukee, WI or Boston, MA

Type: Contract

Principal Engineer Job Summary:

The Principal Engineer position will be responsible for leading the engineering team in a technical role only and providing technical expertise to the organization. The senior-level technical engineer will develop and implement engineering solutions for the organization, manage technical projects, and oversee the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions.

The successful candidate:

The Principal, Desktop Engineer is responsible for acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Desktop Engineering managed solutions including but not limited to Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, JAMF, Citrix, and VMWare. The Principal, Desktop Engineer will also have a strong knowledge of Citrix with regards to both application presentation and VDI. This individual will be responsible for engineering and supporting solutions for the Desktop Engineering Team and also mentoring members of the Desktop Engineering team.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement engineering solutions

Lead and manage technical projects from conception to completion

Oversee and manage the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions

Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team

Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion

Analyze engineering challenges and develop solutions

Monitor and assess the performance of the engineering team

Research and recommend new technologies, processes, and procedures

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience:

6 years of experience as a Desktop Engineer

At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Experience:

Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 upgrades, Citrix, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server 2016+, JAMF, Microsoft M365, and VMWare vCenter.

Skills/Abilities:

• Seasoned interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and problem solver.
• Driven to improve customer satisfaction, both internally and externally.
• Ability to always maintain professionalism under high pressure situations.
• Must be able to meet team goals and enjoy working collaboratively as a team.
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Knowledge of engineering principles and best practices
• Strong Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade experience
• Strong Microsoft System Center Configuration Manger (SCCM)

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

1. What's the major objective(s) of the role? Specifically, what does this person need to do to be considered a success? What will they be working on? The candidate will be helping DQ finish their Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration which is currently not on target. The successful candidate will have demonstrable knowledge troubleshooting SCCM deployment issues. The candidate must have strong Windows 11 image creation skills as well as troubleshooting skills.

2. What are the MUST-HAVE technologies for this position? (Please list must-have technologies / technical skills and what the candidate needs to do to be considered great at them)

1. Strong Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade experience

2. Strong Microsoft System Center Configuration Manger (SCCM)

3. Strong Microsoft WSUS knowledge and experience

3. What are the MUST HAVE Critical Skills for this position (For critical skills, please also describe what the person needs to do with them to be considered very good at it.)

1. Strong understanding of a project and how project communications and updates must be delivered

2. Know how on creating burn down charts used to demonstrate progress

3. Ability to explain complicated issues to less technical project managers and leadership

4. What are the NICE TO HAVE technologies you wouldn't mind seeing on a candidate's resume?

1. Citrix Vdi experience

2. Experience troubleshooting desktops with security software such as Sentinel One and BitGlass/Focrepoint

Thanks & Regards

Avnish Rao

Technical Recruiter

321-335-1706

avnish@Stellentit.com

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote job,

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