Workstation Engineer

Xcelerated Consulting Group, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A management consulting firm in New York City is seeking a Workstation Engineer to manage workstation environments and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in the financial industry, with strong skills in Microsoft SCCM, PowerShell, and end-user support. You will ensure security protocols are followed, and participate in patch management processes. This is a contract, mid-senior level position based on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the financial industry.
• Hands-on experience with Windows workstation security remediation.
• Familiarity with Qualys or equivalent systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain workstation environments and provide end-user hardware/software support.
• Set up workstations, diagnose and resolve issues, and upgrade systems.
• Contribute to patch management and remediation efforts for security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Microsoft SCCM/MECM

PowerShell scripting

Power Query scripting

Windows Operating Systems

communication skills

documentation skills

Job description

Overview

Xcelerated Consulting Group, LLC (XCG) is a management consulting firm specializing in AI and Data Science services. We empower organizations with AI Transformation, Metaverse Development, IT Professional Placement, and Cloud solutions. Our services include Microsoft Copilot, Open AI Chat GPT, Cloud Migration, Data Lake Modernization, and XR Training. Based out of New York City, we help businesses harness technological advancements to boost revenue and efficiency.

Role Description

This is a contract, on-site role for a Workstation Engineer located in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The Workstation Engineer will manage and maintain workstation environments, providing technical support and troubleshooting for end-user hardware and software. Day-to-day tasks include setting up workstations, diagnosing and resolving issues, ensuring security protocols are followed, upgrading systems, and maintaining documentation of configurations and installations.

The successful candidate will join the AMER IT team as a consulting Patch Management Workstation Engineer to assist with security vulnerabilities remediation, workstation infrastructure maintenance, and support. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the financial industry with a solid knowledge of core infrastructure technologies such as Microsoft SCCM/MECM, scripting (Powershell and Power Query), Microsoft Operating Systems, and will possess excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain workstation environments and provide end-user hardware/software support
• Set up workstations, diagnose and resolve issues, and upgrade systems
• Ensure security protocols are followed and maintain documentation of configurations and installations
• Contribute to patch management and remediation efforts for security vulnerabilities
• Support patching for operating systems and applications; assist with automated and manual patch cycles
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and Power Query where applicable
• Collaborate with IT Support to address tickets and schedule workstation maintenance with users
• Utilize Microsoft SCCM/MECM, PowerShell, and Windows OS management effectively
• Engage with users to coordinate maintenance appointments

Qualifications

• Experience in Windows workstation security remediation and patch management via SCCM
• Experience with application patching and security package deployment
• Patch management remediation for laptops, desktops, and virtual desktops; hands-on involvement when automated cycles fail
• Automation experience with PowerShell and Power Query
• Strong communication and documentation skills; end-user support experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft SCCM/MECM and Windows Workstation OS management
• Some knowledge of Qualys or equivalent system is a plus

Seniorilty and Employment

• Mid-Senior level
• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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