Job Description

Principal Engineer – Workspace
Dutch international company providing a wide range of IT solutions
Budapest
Regular/Senior
English

About the company

This is a Global ICT Services company with an extensive history that extends over 125 years. The company has approximately 4500 employees across Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, and a complete portfolio of integrated ICT services for the large enterprise and public sector markets.

About the team

The team provides 2nd and 3rd line Workspace management activities for a large German customer in the areas of:
- Windows endpoint and mobile device management: update and software deployment, configuration management and operating system deployment.
- Microsoft 365 service components management, with a focus on Microsoft Defender.
- MS Intune product family management: maintenance and upgrading of Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM), management of Intune. The environment is enhanced by using SoftwareCentral as a front-end for ease of use.
- Software packaging: creation and maintenance of application packages
- Citrix virtual workplace: management of the Citrix platform.

Tasks

  • Contribute to delivering optimized environments:

    o Continually analyse customer technical environment (built with Windows client Operating systems, Active Directory Group Policy, Microsoft Defender, SoftwareCentral and the Microsoft Intune product family (Microsoft Configuration Manager / Intune)) for issues through investigations, incidents, analytical/monitoring tools, reports etc.
    o Resolve detected issues, providing guidance to and with assistance of, 3rd and 2nd line colleagues, where appropriate.
    o Increase proactive issue detection capabilities through improving operational processes or enhancing monitoring.
    o Stay up to date on product lifecycles and the changes they bring. Using this information, you work to keep environments updated and inform stakeholders of any change impacts.
    o Play a leading role in service changes to pave the way for smooth service operations.
  • Support incident management, request fulfillment and change management:

    o Solve complex and high-profile issues through in-depth knowledge and sound troubleshooting. You are able to examine workarounds, create action plans and deal with escalations appropriately.
    o Presentation of information in a clear and professional way to stakeholders (internally as well as externally). Towards the customer specifically, you work to convey a capable and committed image.
    o Provide senior level advice to colleagues to assist in 3rd line troubleshooting.
    o Plan and execute medium to complex changes, making sure all details and impacts are accounted for in order to minimize risk.
  • Coordinate with the architect, customer service engineer and release manager to ensure a consistent, shared internal view on the customer environment and highlight any issues, opportunities and operational activities where needed.
  • Develop new operational processes or improvements to existing ones, to enhance our operational service.
  • Contribute to knowledge management:

    o Keep relevant documentation and operating procedures updated.
    o Provide input for knowledge base articles.
  • Contribute to the larger Principal engineer team to share knowledge and experience, with those supporting other customers.
  • Assess product benefits, risks, etc. as participant in an innovation exercise, in support of potential customer requests.
  • To cover operational responsibilities of the Team Leader in times of their absence.

Requirements

  • At least 3-5 years of experience working in a customer support team on the relevant technologies and products.
  • Possess excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Possess good communication skills that allow you to articulate issues and their analyses, solutions etc. in a clear way to colleagues and customers alike.
  • Thorough knowledge of Windows 10/11 and endpoint related technologies (e.g. Microsoft Defender, Active Directory Group Policies, Active Directory, Microsoft Office suite, desktop / laptop technologies).
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Intune product family:

    o Microsoft Configuration Manager: functionality such as software update deployment as well as components such as management points and the inner working thereof.
    o Intune: Mobile device and application management functions and closely related technologies such as AutoPilot.
  • Microsoft Certifications:

    o MD-100: Windows 10
    o MD-101: Managing modern desktops
    o Or MD-102: Endpoint Administrator
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting in supporting the relevant technologies and products.
  • Experienced in working in an ITIL-based operations environment using ITSM toolsets such as ServiceNow.
  • Willing to participate in On-Call schedule or shifts (extended business hours).
  • Flexible when emergencies occur.
  • Proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

  • Microsoft Certifications:

    o MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services
    o MS-101: Microsoft 35 Mobility and Security
    o Or MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator
  • Knowledge of SoftwareCentral.
  • Knowledge of M365: experience supporting and troubleshooting with a focus on Microsoft Defender.
  • Knowledge of Citrix virtualization products.
  • Knowledge of macOS.
  • Experience supporting multiple customer environments simultaneously.
  • Experience working in an international environment.
  • Proficiency in German.

What they offer

  • Full remote job opportunity
  • Cafeteria
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sport opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Trainings

How to apply

Please send your English CV via e-mail to hr@pearlhunt.hu

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