Since 1989 BITWORKS offers IT consultancy, software development and system/network support to international customers from industry, authorities and organisations.
To complete the existing Information Technology Service Support Group at
EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, we are looking for a well experienced full-time
The IT Desktop Computing Engineer and Administrator, in the Information Technology Service Support Group, will design, validate, deploy and support the desktop and laptop systems (OS and the applications).
The detailed tasks, in order of priority, are as a minimum:
| · | prepare, validate and execute the distribution of software applications, upgrades and patches to desktops/servers using the Novell Zenworks Software Distribution / Patch Management systems; |
| · | operate and maintain the hardware and software asset information via the Zenworks Asset Management System; monitor and report on software license usage, maintaining the software license inventory; |
| · | operate and maintain the antivirus management infrastructure based on Symantec Enterprise Security; ensure that all systems are having the latest virus patterns and a managed firewall configuration; |
| · | analyse users needs and provide input for the procurement of software applications or for upgrading the existing ones; |
| · | provide second and third level user and technical support for user applications and desktops; |
| · | contribute to the procurement of licenses by providing specifications and performing price inquiries, as well as act as interface with software suppliers regarding procurement, warranty and maintenance issues; |
| · | maintain a verification and validation environment to verify and validate software updates and roll-outs; |
| · | monitor and report on performance indicators for services and systems and perform health checks on the IT infrastructure and systems. |
In the performance of these tasks, the consultant shall apply the relevant system engineering standards, as well as procedures for:
| · | quality management |
| · | configuration and change control |
The consultant shall have preferably a University degree in Information Technology or comparable discipline (or equivalent professional experience) together with proven 5 years of experience as IT System Engineer and Administrator in a demanding and heterogeneous computing environment.
MS certifications are considered an asset.
The consultant is required to have as a minimum:
| · | extensive experience in using Novell Zenworks 10 Configuration Manager to package and distribute office applications; |
| · | extensive knowledge of administering and deploying office packages (e.g. MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project, financial and technical applications); |
| · | demonstrated experience in installing, administering and remotely managing Windows XP desktops; |
| · | experience in operating a managed antivirus/firewall system like Symantec Endpoint Protection. |
In addition, the following aspects shall be considered an advantage:
| · | experience in using Microsoft System Configuration Manager to deploy Windows 7; |
| · | experience in using Matrix42 Client lifecycle, Empirum; |
| · | knowledge of and experience in administering MS Active Directory; |
| · | knowledge of and experience in the specification, design and implementation of MS based system and services; |
| · | experience in a structured, ISO 9000 certified project and service environment; |
| · | knowledge of change and configuration management fundamentals and principles; |
| · | knowledge of ITIL. |
The variety of the tasks requires a high degree of autonomy and the close interaction with users of the IT environment requires good communication skills and a customer-oriented approach with some experience co-ordinating IT related projects.
The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other.
A pleasant working environment is waiting for you at EUMETSAT HQ in Darmstadt including modern working tools bundled with highly competitive salary.
You will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company.
| · | Great opportunities for training and personal development |
| · | Challenges in advanced technical environments |
| · | International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere |
| · | Highly competitive salary |
More detailed information about this job are available at
www.bitworks.net.Please send your application by e-mail to
jobs@bitworks.net using the subject: "IT Desktop Computing Engineer" (BIT-01-294).
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