Applications Engineer (6 month FTC)

Marshall of Cambridge Holdings Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence-focused business is seeking an Applications Engineer for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Cambridge. The role involves application configuration, deployment, and management in a Windows environment, along with project management responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in Citrix and application packaging methodologies. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits, including flexible holiday options.

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

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Methodological approach to introducing new software, applications, and services.
• Administrative level understanding of Windows 10 and Server 2016.
• Experience delivering application support for engineering tools like Autodesk and Catia.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and package applications within a Windows managed environment.
• Ensure applications are updated and security vulnerabilities are patched.
• Introduce new services and software solutions in a controlled methodology.

Skills

Windows 10 support and patch management

Citrix 7.x environment experience

Project management experience

Application packaging and deployment

Scripting using PowerShell

Troubleshooting complex technical issues

Good report writing and communication skills

Tools

iVanti

SCCM

VMWare

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Marshall IT Application Team as an Applications Engineer (6 month FTC) and be at the forefront of Information Technology within a defence focused business.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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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