Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Application Virtualization & Delivery Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Investment Banking clients in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities :

The Application Virtualization & Delivery Engineer will be a part of the Infrastructure Engineering team supporting the integration and virtualization efforts of the firm integration.

This position will design, implement and manage application virtualization solutions for our organization on our journey to the cloud.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our applications are efficiently delivered to end-users across multiple regions using virtualization technologies such as Microsoft RDSH, VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon App Volumes, Instant clones, and API Automation.

The candidate must have hands on experience with application virtualization technologies, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 , template management, and other relevant technologies.

Manage and improve the process from when an application owner requests their application to be onboarded to the RDSH platform, to the successful delivery of that application in an efficient workflow.

Work with application owners to virtualize and deliver their applications to diverse locations across the globe, while being hosted in WA state datacenters.

Maintain and support targeted systems, which include BC / DR response infrastructure for applications.

Provide engineering support for escalated issues from Helpdesk or other technology teams as needed; works with Senior Systems Engineers or Systems Engineering Manager to resolve complex issues.

Ensure the availability, performance, and security of virtualized applications and infrastructure.

Responsible for planning, testing, and implementing business solutions.

Create proposals and technical scope documents for prioritized projects.

Coordinate with engineer specialists to implement, troubleshoot and analyze systems and services

Responsible for maintaining and engineering endpoint solutions, application lifecycle.

Maintain accurate documentation of topology, systems, services, processes and configurations.

Provide analytical data on systems capacity and performance on a scheduled basis.

Stay current with emerging virtualization technologies and industry trends.

Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate virtualization solutions with other systems and services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

7 years of experience in implementing and automating IT solutions with at least 2 years specializing in application deployment / virtualization related technologies.

Specific experience with Active Directory, SCCM, Windows 10, and Windows 2016 / 2019 / 2022.

Expertise with monitoring and alerting, and configuration management

Expertise with VMware vSphere (vCenter, Site Recovery Manager, Realize Operations / Aria and VDI)

Expertise with VMware Horizon and VMware related workflow automation (PowerCLI, Postman / HorizonAPI, Internal / External Delivery)

Expertise with Endpoint Solutions and Management (SCCM, VMware Horizon, Endpoint Security, GPO, VMware Clone Pools - especially RDSH)

Strong background in automation and process improvement

Knowledge with IT security best practices (CISSP is helpful)

Comfort in basic networking principles and certificate management

Knowledge of the financial industry or a very strong desire to learn

Firm commitment to continuous improvement of IT operations, the ability to tactfully challenge, and to introduce new ideas when / where appropriate

Strong organization, problem solving, and time management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Maintain a professional and helpful demeanor

Strong ability to earn stakeholder trust

Preferred Skills :

College degree in an IT related field preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission : to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach.

Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it.

You'll join a diverse team built on these core values : customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do.

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SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.

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Last updated : 2024-02-24