Desktop Build Engineer

Experience essential in requirements gathering and design of Windows desktop build based on the MDT toolset, WIM image creation, adoption and improvements to existing build process and migration to later versions of MDT. Integration of core applications, and third party solutions for Antivirus and disk encryption a key requirement of the role.

Founded in 2008, ECS has quickly established itself as a fast growing, thriving IT consultancy and services company for enterprise clients. With a relentless focus on service quality and delivery that customers trust and depend upon, the company has experienced rapid and profitable growth year-on-year.

Key Responsibilities:

Applicant should be cognisant of the need to address issues such as bios revision level and separation of the driver layer to provide a hardware agnostic build solution.

A full understanding of the licensing and activation mechanism of Windows is essential, as is the inclusion and customisation of client software such as SCCM, WSUS and App-V Client components.

Good logical diagnostic skills; ability to identify solution paths and escalation routes for technical issues associated with build issues for Windows 7 and 8.1.

The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team is crucial, as is a general can-do attitude and attention to detail.

Skills & Experience, Essential:

• Expertise in all aspects of delivery of Windows desktop for mass delivery in a locked-down, multi-user environment.
• 5+ years experience with Windows Desktop administration including configuration and installation of applications and publishing desktop builds using MDT
• Strong SMS/SCCM experience including build deployment, bare metal rebuilds, data migration and applications and patch deployment.
• Ability to author and publish GPO's affecting User, Machine and Application containers with Active Directory
• Experience of using VBS and powershell scripts to enhance processes by automation
• Experience of Client Server applications in enterprise environments
• Strong Documentation Skills
• Experience of Large/Enterprise level infrastructures
• Ability to customise Desktop builds for Virtual Infrastructure

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Good analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required
• Team player and has a flexible and professional attitude to client and project demands
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills are a must

Qualifications:

• MCSE or MCITP, Citrix, MCP SCCM

ECS clients receive outstanding service with a personal touch, blending a positive customer experience with the expertise and professionalism that delivers remarkable value to some of the biggest, most demanding and heavily regulated businesses.

ECS provides services in the following areas:

• Programme Delivery
• End User Computing
• IT Consultancy
• Data Centre
• IT Security
• Networks

ECS has over 350 employees, a growing pool of contracted Associates, and is headquartered in Glasgow, with offices in Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Pune and Johannesburg.

With a significant and increasing pipeline of work, we are looking to recruit highly talented, ambitious and motivated individuals to join us on our journey. It's an exciting time to join ECS and a great place to work. If you have the skills and experience as stipulated above, can demonstrate a strong level of achievement in your career and want to join a thriving solutions driven organisation where you can continue to develop your skills, we would like to hear from you. Suffice to say, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience and will provide appropriate training to assist you in achieving your personal goals.

Please forward your CV for immediate consideration.

We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.