The Modern Workplace Engineer is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and monitoring of all installed applications on Firm-managed physical desktops, laptops, and virtual platforms leveraging best-practice release processes.
Duties:
- Responsible for the creation, update, and management of both physical and virtual desktop/laptop images
- Responsible for the deployment and configuration of all non-web applications to Firm-managed physical desktops and laptops, virtual desktops and XenApp servers
- Responsible for escalations to third-level support including shared support of an on-call rotation schedule
- Responsible for determining success of deployments and reporting on installations
- Responsible for deployment-related problem identification and remediation
- Responsible for the management of O/S and application patch deployments
- Responsible for maintaining and improving documentation around desktop management
- Responsible for the support of desktop management and monitoring tools in order to:
- Identify and troubleshoot systemic issues
- Capture trending health information
- Gather analytics around end-user applications
- Responsible for knowledge transfer to the User Support teams to assist them in managing the physical desktop, laptop, and virtual environments
Skills/Qualifications:
(Employee must possess the following qualifications, and excel in the following skill sets)
- Management tools such as Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and Ivanti Environment Manager
- Application Management in virtual environments including Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Application packaging tools such as AdminStudio or Advanced Installer
- Group Policy, Active Directory, Entra and conditional access policies
- Scripting languages like PowerShell and VBS
- Desktop and application monitoring tools
- Experience with Legal applications and Lenovo hardware
- Experience with the following a plus: Beyond Trust Privilege Management, Nerdio Manager for Enterprise, Ivanti Environment Manager
- Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is desirable
Attributes expected of all candidates include:
- Responsibility, honesty, reliability, initiative, attention to detail, determination, a desire to learn, ownership of and pride in one's work
- Community engagement in peer groups and a drive to stay current with the latest trends and technology
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact and work productively as part of the Information Systems team, delivering high-quality services to the Firm and our clients
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively complete operational and project-based assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively, in person and in writing, with Firm personnel at all levels and outside parties, as necessary
- Ability to work independently
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with strong academic record. Professional certifications a plus
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Desktop Engineering role
Attendance Requirements:
- On site during normal working hours and available as necessary before or after normal working hours to work at the Firm, over the telephone, or at off-site meetings, in order to meet the demands of the job and the needs of the Firm
- Expected to carry a work phone and respond when necessary
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $140,000-$160,000.