Applications Engineer (12 month FTC)

Marshall Land Systems Canada Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for an Applications Engineer for a 12-month FTC. The role involves configuring and deploying applications within a Windows managed environment, managing Citrix environments, and implementing new services while ensuring compliance and improvements. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management experience and thorough knowledge of Windows systems.

Benefits

27 days holiday, increasing with service

Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Pension contributions up to 9%

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible benefit program

Life assurance at 4x basic salary

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Paid volunteering leave

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Administrational understanding of Windows OS is crucial.
• Project management experience beneficial.
• Support and manage engineering applications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy applications in a Windows environment.
• Manage Citrix environments efficiently.
• Ensure applications are up-to-date and secure.

Skills

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Logical Diagnostic Skills

Education

Experience with ITSM/ITIL V3

Windows 10 and Server 2016 Understanding

VMWare Knowledge

Tools

SCCM

PowerShell

App-V

Citrix 7.x

Job description

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Applications Engineer (12 month FTC)

Apply locations Cambridge, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR104717

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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About Us

Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.

Whether that’s supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new, sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent – we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909.

Headquartered in Cambridge, we currently employ around 2,000 people across locations in the UK, Northern Europe, North America and the UAE.