Application Management Engineer
Position Summary:
The Application Management Engineer oversees all facets of our organization's diverse desktop
infrastructure. Responsibilities encompass a comprehensive range of tasks, from configuring and testing to distributing, upgrading, and providing ongoing support for the operating system (OS) and various applications. This position plays a critical part in ensuring the seamless operation and optimal performance of the firm s desktop environment.
Essential functions:
- Manages and administers imaging servers across multiple office locations, including New York, DC, and London.
- Develops, configures, and maintains the organization's desktop, laptop, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops images to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Keep imaging server drivers updated for various desktop and laptop models to guarantee optimal performance.
- Oversees the creation, configuration, and updates of core and practice-specific applications for the firm.
- Coordinates comprehensive software application testing, configuration, installation, and quality assurance processes to facilitate smooth and timely deployments.
- Establishes and maintains stringent controls over test and production systems to uphold system integrity.
- Creates, manages, and updates imaging task sequences to streamline deployment procedures.
- Manages the infrastructure of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop servers, including Broker servers, Provisioning servers, and Licensing servers.
- Installs, configures, and maintains applications tailored for the "Individual Clients Services" group, providing ongoing support as needed.
- Participates actively in third-party application patching initiatives and desktop vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Serves as the primary escalation point for IT staff members, offering research, troubleshooting, and resolution for new and existing applications and services.
- Administers and manages group policies for firm desktops and user accounts to ensure compliance and security.
- Provides after-hours on-call support on a rotating basis for all application responsibilities, including remote access and application support.
- Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with critical software vendors and service providers.
- Initiates and manages support tickets with vendors such as Microsoft, iManage, Litera, Adobe, and others as needed.
- Ensures timely escalation and communication with management as necessary to address critical issues and concerns.
Education:
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of educational qualifications and/or practical experience.
Qualifications:
- Desired background in law firms or professional services to facilitate understanding of industry-specific requirements.
- Minimum of 7 years experience in application support and development within a Microsoft platform environment.
- Proficiency in Windows 10, 11, and server operating systems is essential.
- Mandatory experience with Office 365 suite.
- Required expertise with iManage DeskSite, iManage Work 10, various Litera products, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
- Proficient utilization of Microsoft Configuration Manager is necessary.
- Preference for experience with Configuration Manager's Cloud Management Gateway and Cloud Distribution Points.
- Preferred familiarity with Intune.
- Required experience in software packaging, re-packaging, and customization using MST files, alongside proficiency with InstallShield.
- Essential experience with Ivanti Environment and Personalization Server.
- Preferred experience in desktop and application patching utilizing Configuration Manager.
- Mandatory experience with various Citrix products and tools such as Studio, Director,
- Provisioning Servers, Virtual Desktop Agent, and Workspace App.
- Required experience in building and maintaining non-persistent terminal server desktops.
- Proficiency in Active Directory management and Group Policies is essential.
- Necessary expertise in PowerShell scripting and command-line operations.
- In-depth knowledge of desktop hardware, with a focus on Lenovo and Dell laptops and desktops.
- Preferred experience with Citrix Desktop as a Service (DaaS).
- Preferred knowledge of the OneSource Application Suite, TaxtInterest software, BNA Estate Gift
- Tax Planner, NYSBA Surrogate Court Forms and other Trust&Estates and Tax programs.
- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration and interaction.
- Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Adept at both independent work and collaborative teamwork to achieve collective goals.
- Customer-centric approach with a dedicated focus on ensuring user satisfaction.
Position Summary:
The Application Management Engineer oversees all facets of our organization's diverse desktop
infrastructure. Responsibilities encompass a comprehensive range of tasks, from configuring and testing to distributing, upgrading, and providing ongoing support for the operating system (OS) and various applications. This position plays a critical part in ensuring the seamless operation and optimal performance of the firm s desktop environment.
Essential functions:
- Manages and administers imaging servers across multiple office locations, including New York, DC, and London.
- Develops, configures, and maintains the organization's desktop, laptop, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops images to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Keep imaging server drivers updated for various desktop and laptop models to guarantee optimal performance.
- Oversees the creation, configuration, and updates of core and practice-specific applications for the firm.
- Coordinates comprehensive software application testing, configuration, installation, and quality assurance processes to facilitate smooth and timely deployments.
- Establishes and maintains stringent controls over test and production systems to uphold system integrity.
- Creates, manages, and updates imaging task sequences to streamline deployment procedures.
- Manages the infrastructure of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop servers, including Broker servers, Provisioning servers, and Licensing servers.
- Installs, configures, and maintains applications tailored for the "Individual Clients Services" group, providing ongoing support as needed.
- Participates actively in third-party application patching initiatives and desktop vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Serves as the primary escalation point for IT staff members, offering research, troubleshooting, and resolution for new and existing applications and services.
- Administers and manages group policies for firm desktops and user accounts to ensure compliance and security.
- Provides after-hours on-call support on a rotating basis for all application responsibilities, including remote access and application support.
- Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with critical software vendors and service providers.
- Initiates and manages support tickets with vendors such as Microsoft, iManage, Litera, Adobe, and others as needed.
- Ensures timely escalation and communication with management as necessary to address critical issues and concerns.
Education:
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of educational qualifications and/or practical experience.
Qualifications:
- Desired background in law firms or professional services to facilitate understanding of industry-specific requirements.
- Minimum of 7 years experience in application support and development within a Microsoft platform environment.
- Proficiency in Windows 10, 11, and server operating systems is essential.
- Mandatory experience with Office 365 suite.
- Required expertise with iManage DeskSite, iManage Work 10, various Litera products, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
- Proficient utilization of Microsoft Configuration Manager is necessary.
- Preference for experience with Configuration Manager's Cloud Management Gateway and Cloud Distribution Points.
- Preferred familiarity with Intune.
- Required experience in software packaging, re-packaging, and customization using MST files, alongside proficiency with InstallShield.
- Essential experience with Ivanti Environment and Personalization Server.
- Preferred experience in desktop and application patching utilizing Configuration Manager.
- Mandatory experience with various Citrix products and tools such as Studio, Director,
- Provisioning Servers, Virtual Desktop Agent, and Workspace App.
- Required experience in building and maintaining non-persistent terminal server desktops.
- Proficiency in Active Directory management and Group Policies is essential.
- Necessary expertise in PowerShell scripting and command-line operations.
- In-depth knowledge of desktop hardware, with a focus on Lenovo and Dell laptops and desktops.
- Preferred experience with Citrix Desktop as a Service (DaaS).
- Preferred knowledge of the OneSource Application Suite, TaxtInterest software, BNA Estate Gift
- Tax Planner, NYSBA Surrogate Court Forms and other Trust&Estates and Tax programs.
- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration and interaction.
- Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Adept at both independent work and collaborative teamwork to achieve collective goals.
- Customer-centric approach with a dedicated focus on ensuring user satisfaction.