Workstation Engineer

Encova Mutual Insurance Group.; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and income protection plans

Incentive bonus program eligibility

401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company

Job summary

Encova Insurance is seeking a Workstation Engineer to support end-user compute environments on a hybrid schedule from the Charleston, WV office. The role requires hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of workstation and associated systems, with emphasis on virtualization and cloud technologies.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years IT experience, a degree in a related field, and strong communication skills to collaborate with project teams and customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in computer information systems or engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in deployment and implementation project teams procedures
• Experience in operating systems, workstations, servers, virtualization, cloud technologies (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
• Experience with end-user software and Microsoft O365 suite

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical aptitude for technology related to workstation environments
• Maintain understanding of virtualization and cloud technologies
• Support technical project teams local and remote
• Serve as VMware platform co-product engineer for virtual desktop environment
• Process requests, incidents, and problems; provide status updates and knowledge transfer

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT engineering understanding

Experience with deployment projects

Virtualization and cloud technologies

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer information systems or engineering

Tools

VMware

FSLogix

Microsoft O365

Job description

Workstation Engineer page is loaded## Workstation Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: Charleston, WVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R002066The salary range for this job posting is $61,742.00 - $98,788.00 annually + bonus + benefits. Pay Type: Salary*The above represents the full salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors, and will fall within the stated range. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.*Encova Insurance has an immediate opening for a Workstation Engineer to work a hybrid schedule from our Charleston, WV office location. This will require days in office each week and you must reside within the greater Charleston area.If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team.**Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details.**Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.The Workstation Engineer provides support of the footprint within the Encova enterprise. This is an mid-level technical role, serving as an engineer to implement and support end user compute-based systems.The Workstation Engineer will install, configure, and maintain the Encova associate facing systems and solutions. Responsible for technical support of teams/project. Key to the success of this role is to learn from and support team members within the department, division, and company.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Maintain a technical aptitude for technology, as it related to physical and virtual workstation environments* Maintain a technical understanding of virtualization and cloud technologies* Build a strong technical aptitude for technology and information technology principles* Support technical project team(s) both local and remote* Provide the ability to serve as VMware platform co-product engineer, as it relates to the virtual desktop environment (other co-product owner is Director of Hosting, as it relates to the server footprint and larger scope).* Execute the completion of tasks and phases of projects and client-based application support.* Ensure that deployment standards are met by following solution/project team scope documentation.* Participate in knowledge transfer from other workplace services associates to enhance one's abilities to complete technical tasks.* Maintain an understanding of technical systems analysis and design* Provide consulting support and technical topics* Participate in technical activities leading to the resolution of business application and technical problems.* Follow current division and department standards: adapt to new standards or enhancements to existing standards.* Provide feedback on the effects of company decisions on the systems, including new project charters.* Ability to be coached, mentored by team members to aid in career development.* Provide feedback on projecting software and hardware requirements and budgets, including review of contracts and associated assets.**OTHER FUNCTIONS:*** Process Request, Incident and Problem tickets as well as participate in support activities* Complete tasks assigned by other team member that are working with business stakeholders and product vendors to design integrations to desired systems.* Implement and maintain new tools, technologies, and processes to continuously improve software and software delivery.* Process and complete project related tasks and provide status updates* Adhere to Encova IT principles, High Availability, Least Privilege, Customer Service, etc.* Maintain awareness of current technology trends and compliance regulations.* Engage in shared knowledge and provided cross training sessions with other members of the team.* Perform other duties as assigned.**KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:**This individual will be a mid-level engineer across multiple domains as it relates to servers, workstations, networks, virtualization, cloud technologies, IT processes and regulatory compliance. They will be working proactively to participate in the implementation and support of customer facing solutions to enable and protect our organization and reputation.* 5+ years of IT experience preferred* Bachelor's degree with a major in computer information systems or engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience.* Experience in deployment and implementation project teams procedures* Highly motivated and ambitious, excellent communication skills, creative & critical thinker.* IT engineering understanding, such as operating systems, workstations, servers, virtualization, cloud technologies (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)* Experience in designing, testing, and deploying enterprise applications for production and other environments.* Experience in computer hardware, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft O365 suite, FSLogix and common end-user software* Experience in computer hardware, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft O365 suite, and common end-user software* Effective customer service skills, including active listening, conflict resolution, decision making, and negotiation* Effective verbal, phone, written, and interpersonal communication skills* Quick to adapt and eager to learn* Able to lift 40 pounds and perform physical tasks related to moving and installing technology related equipment* Ability to work overtime as needed* Basic technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills* Industry and vendor certifications a plus*This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.*At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.**What you can expect from us**In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to:* Health, Dental & Vision Insurance* Company-provided life and income protection plans* Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program* 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up