Associate Desktop & Enterprise Application Architect (Temp Position)

Company Description


Position Type: Temporary
Duration: 3-4 months
Location: Onsite Minneapolis, MN


As a member of the Enterprise Technology Services Team, the Desktop and Enterprise Application – Architect is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level desktop and application solutions, as well as the setup, maintenance, and administration of enterprise Windows infrastructure and systems.

The Desktop and Enterprise Application Architect has a passion for creating an exceptional end-user experience and will effectively partner with multi-faceted stakeholder groups to solve problems and deliver creative, cost-effective solutions and services prioritizing end-user productivity, balancing security requirements, and supporting a world-class experience for Empyrean clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


• Design, implement and support complex device and enterprise application architectures and roadmaps, including distributed systems, client-server, and web-based applications
• Develop and maintain architecture standards, policies, and procedures for devices and enterprise application solutions
• Manage, maintain, and evolve enterprise client management systems, including assets, collections, endpoint software maintenance and monitoring, administrative tasks, and patches/security
• Participate in large-scale device deployment for the enterprise
• Engineer, test, deploy and manage client images and provisioning for MacOS and Windows devices
• Contribute to the direction, engineering, and support for VDI solutions
• Create, manage, update, and deploy software packages, patches, and updates to Windows physical and virtual endpoints
• Create support documentation including design, build and operation guides
• Develop, analyze and maintain tools that support and automate processes for hardware or software product release (ex. installation and login scripts using PowerShell and VBScript)
• Maintain computer and user groups in Active Directory as they apply to application delivery
• Manage features, settings, and configurations of Windows, Microsoft Office, and enterprise applications using Group Policy
• Maintain and troubleshoot Group Policy as it applies to application delivery and device management
• Ensure proper encryption of company-owned computers
• Develop and maintain asset reports for all company owned devices
• Keep all versions of Windows within Microsoft’s current lifecycle strategy
• Assist in merger and acquisition activities related to computing devices and enterprise applications
• Monitor systems and identify performance issues proactively
• Troubleshoot application and desktop-related issues in coordination with other members of IT and end-users
• Serve as escalation point for technical support teams
• Ensure enterprise changes are tracked and controlled
• Work with vendors, service providers and internal teams to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned


REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES


• Knowledge of computer and enterprise application architecture, including Windows and Mac operating systems, virtualization, web-based applications, and cloud computing
• Knowledge of Windows client environments, including both hardware and software (operating system features, troubleshooting, settings, installation, etc.)
• Cloud Active Directory and Group Policy management skills
• Knowledge of integrated components, including Windows Server 2016/2019‚ Active Directory, Domain Services, Group Policy, Active Directory Certificate Services, DNS, DHCP, Permissions, and authentication and authorization
• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop Licensing, FSLogix, and Windows Virtual Desktop host pools
• Knowledge in Microsoft 365 architecture, configuration, implementation, migration and support (Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, Outlook, Power BI, etc.)
• Proficient with enterprise-level desktop and application management tools (ex. Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), Endpoint Manager (Intune), PDQ, etc.) and modern management concepts
• Proficient in one or more modern, general purpose scripting languages (ex: PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Collaboration solutions, video, and event technology knowledge
• Voice and unified communications knowledge
• Understanding of remote support technology
• General understanding of network protocols/services and network infrastructure
• Ability to manage projects and tasks independently, provide transparency on activities conducted, and have a bigger picture focus on entire teams' mission