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Desktop engineer – End User Computing-PRO-002594

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Package Description

Full details on application

Relocation assistance provided,  (if applicable).

Job Introduction

Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments.

Serco Europe employ’s a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK.

Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. 

Serco’s space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies - We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest on-site service provider with ca. 300 staff.

What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service – To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here.

Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

If you share our values then join with over 60,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you.

Main Responsibilities

Main tasks and specific technical competencies

  • Following  best  practices  automating,  repackaging  and  sequencing  applications  (for  virtualised applications).  Develop and test an uninstall package/process for each packaged application.
  • Using pre-established testing criteria, test application deployment for all applications to the end user device including; successful installation via SCCM, successful launch in Windows 7/10
  • Provide application package troubleshooting and remediation as required.
  • Plan,  prepare,  test  and  implement  maintenance  activities  (such  as  patches  and  software upgrades) which are required to keep system running at optimised condition.
  • Participate in the design of complex IT solutions for End User Computing landscape
  • Participate in the design of security policies for Windows based desktops
  • Contribute to IT projects in the preparation and implementation phase of End User Computing related  services  and  systems,  such  as  technical  specification,  analysis,  evaluation, development, integration and testing, maintenance, release, documentation.
  • Provide  3rd-level  support  for  operational  End  User  Computing  landscape  including  monitoring, identifying any need for preventive or remedial maintenance through the use of diagnostic tools
  • Investigate,  diagnose  and  resolve  system  problems  using  available  tools  and  referring  to external suppliers if required, as well as assisting 1st and 2nd-level support staff.
  • Coordinate with other resolver groups as required to resolve 3rd-level end user support issues
  • Maintain  accurate  and  up-to-date  technical  documentation  related  to  End  User  Computing service, transfer knowledge to colleagues and ensure sufficient documentation is available for tasks to be assigned to 1st and 2nd-level support staff.

Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate should have at least 1+ years of relevant experience

General specifications
Position-specific expectations (all mandatory)

  • Engineering and design experience
  • On-call duties possible

Generic technical competencies (all mandatory)

  • Proven working experience as application packager for enterprise-scale environment with proven experience in editing and creating high quality MSI packages for application deployment via SCCM using tools like Flexera AdminStudio, InstallShield, Orca, InstEd, Microsoft PSTools
  • Proven working experience in managing and troubleshooting Windows based desktop environment in a secure environment with the technologies/products SCCM, MDOP, scripting (PowerShell or VBScript).
  • Very good command of English with proven drafting ability using MS Word with proven experience in drafting technical procedures and design documentation.
  • Good understanding and relevant experience working with ITIL processes, particularly change, incident and problem management.

Behavioural competencies
Competencies:

  • Works  harmoniously  with  others  to  get  a  job  done;  responds  positively  to  instructions  and procedures;  able  to  work  well  with  staff,  co-workers,  peers  and  managers;  coordinates  own work  with  others;  seeks  opinions;  values  working  relationships;  when  appropriate  facilitates discussion before decision-making process is complete.
  • Demonstrates  knowledge  of  techniques,  skills,  equipment,  procedures  and  materials.  Applies knowledge  to  identify  issues  and  internal  problems;  works  to  develop  additional  technical knowledge and skills.
  • Takes  personal  responsibility;  completes  work in  a  timely,  consistent  manner;  works  hours necessary  to  complete  assigned  work;  is  regularly  present  and  punctual;  arrives  prepared  for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
  • Responds to requests for IT service in a timely and thorough manner; does what is necessary to ensure  customer  satisfaction;  prioritises  customer  needs;  follows  up  to  evaluate  customer satisfaction.
  • Establishes high standards and measures; is able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines;  does  work  right  the  first  time  and inspects  work  for  flaws;  tests  new  methods thoroughly; considers excellence a fundamental priority.
  • Is efficient in one’s use of time and works in a well-structured way.
  • Ability to carry out several tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards with all tasks.

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered.

Data Protection:

When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request.

You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time.

About the Company

Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multi-national Service Provider with over 100,000 employees worldwide.

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