Applications Engineer (12 month FTC)

Marshall Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense sector as an Applications Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves working in the Marshall IT Application Team, focusing on application deployment, compliance, and introducing new software within a Windows environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Windows management, Citrix, and project management, alongside excellent communication abilities. Enjoy benefits like hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and a pension plan.

Benefits

27 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Pension contributions up to 9%

Life assurance at 4x salary

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Access to wellbeing resources and tools

Qualifications

• Methodological approach to introducing new software and applications.
• Thorough understanding of Windows 10 and Server 2016.
• Experience in Citrix environments and application packaging.

Responsibilities

• Application configuration, deployment, and packaging in a Windows environment.
• Ensuring application compliance and functionality improvements.
• Introducing new services and applications into the environment.

Skills

Project management

Windows 10

Citrix 7.x

Application packaging

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Project management qualifications

Tools

PowerShell

SCCM

VMWare

iVanti

App-V

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Applications Engineer (12 month FTC), Cambridge

Client: Marshall Group

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

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, including:
• 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 new services, applications, and software into the environment using a controlled, project-based methodology, including:
• New services relating to applications and services;
• New Applications and software;
• New Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.

What previous experiences and skills are needed?

• Methodological approach to introducing new software, applications, and services, with project management experience and qualifications being beneficial;
• Thorough administrator-level understanding of Windows 10 and Server 2016, including:
• Experience with Windows registry and file system;
• Experience with Microsoft Group Policies and Active Directory scripting using PowerShell;
• Windows 10 support and patch management using WSUS, LANDesk, or equivalent tools.
• Experience working in a Citrix 7.x environment;
• Knowledge and practical experience of application packaging, customization, deployment methodologies, and toolsets, including application virtualization (App-V) on Windows 10;
• Experience supporting engineering tools applications (Autodesk, Catia) is advantageous;
• Experience with server management and knowledge of VMWare is advantageous;
• Experience with Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, and above deployment and customization;
• Experience contributing to deployment service development, including technical methodologies, policies, and procedures;
• Experience with systems management tools like iVanti or SCCM;
• Knowledge of ITSM/ITIL V3 framework;
• Good diagnostic, troubleshooting, and resolution skills for complex technical issues;
• Strong report writing and communication skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow schedules;
• Innovative mindset and persuasive communication for change management;
• Persistence and willingness to tackle unknown challenges.

The benefits include:

• 27 days holiday, increasing to 30 days with service (option to buy/sell);
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote;
• Pension contributions up to 9%;
• Life assurance at 4x salary;
• Enhanced parental leave and pay;
• Access to wellbeing resources and tools.