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​Desktop Platform Integration & Engineering is responsible for Windows Desktop Engineering within the WSS Organization. The position is primarily focused on Windows Desktop Engineering with strong focus on platform integration. The position is highly technical and hands-on with a focus on Windows desktop. The ideal candidate will have a very strong technical foundation as well as a strategic mindset, good communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with others.

Responsibilities include:

Windows Desktop General Engineering

Creation of Application Profiles based on Business Requirements

Create automation scripts (using PowerShell, VBScript, etc.)

Change and Release Management for Windows Desktop OS and Applications

Creation of Desktop Performance Baselines for Windows Desktop Platform

Evaluate Desktop Products and Tools and provide solutions to support integration initiatives

Creation of test case scenarios based on environmental considerations (Supported hardware models, Application profiles)

Creation and maintenance of Desktop Build Documentation

Manage Operations for Integration Engineering Services lab environment

Qualifications/Skills:

Extensive knowledge of Windows Operating System Internals and Microsoft based applications and technologies

Deep technical understanding of Windows infrastructure services (e.g. AD, GPO, CIFS, DFS) within the enterprise

Deep technical understanding of Web Browser Technologies

Experience managing system and user configuration across large, distributed environments

Strong troubleshooting mindset (i.e. parsing event log, sysinternals tools, analyzing memory dumps)

Strong scripting knowledge (PowerShell is a priority, additionally Batch, WMI, VBScript, etc.)

Software Integration, Packaging, Distribution and Patch Management using MSI, SCCM

Ability to write technical and operational management documentation (system design and engineering documents, operational run books)

Experience with virtualization technologies (i.e. VMware, XenServer, Citrix) is a plus

Experience in Performance Engineering in large Enterprise Windows Environments

Experience in monitoring tools for Network and Workstations, including but not limited to SevOne, Perfmon, SysTrack, Splunk

Strong verbal and written communication skills ​