Desktop Architect

Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, is seeking a Desktop Architect for its National Information Technology Department. The location for this position is flexible.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and maintain workstation images
• Maintain and troubleshoot Group Policy as it applies to application delivery and workstation management
• Maintain computer and user groups in Active Directory as they apply to application delivery
• Designs automated installation processes for workstations using SCCM
• Familiarity with MSI installs, including creating MSTs and applying MSPs
• Troubleshoot application and desktop-related issues in coordination with other members of IT and users
• Develops and maintains installation and login scripts using Power Shell and VBScript
• Monitors and deploys OS and application updates using SCCM, WSUS and other mechanisms
• Keeps up-to-date on builds, patches and security fixes available for workstation Operating System
• Recommends and implements ways of improving our desktop architecture

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years of experience in creating and maintaining images using SCCM, MDT and third party tools
• Extensive experience troubleshooting issues on Windows 10 desktops and laptops
• Experienced with Office 365 administration (particularly Teams) preferred.
• Legal or professional services experience highly desired

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Required:

• Complete management of SCCM, including assets, collections, endpoint software maintenance and monitoring, administrative tasks, and updates and servicing
• Using SCCM Task Sequences to customize, install, and deploy Windows 10 with appropriate drivers to multiple hardware models on Intel and virtualized platforms
• Using SCCM to create, manage, update, and deploy software packages, patches, and updates to Windows 10 physical and virtual endpoints in a distributed environment
• Active Directory for managing user and computer groups
• Managing settings for Windows 10, Office, and third-party applications using Group Policy
• Windows 10 Enterprise operating system features, troubleshooting, settings and installation
• Computer hardware configurations and their impacts on performance
• Power Shell proficiency
• Ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome
• Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills

Preferred:

• SCCM Cloud Management Gateway, Intune Co-Management, Autopilot, and their use for managing features, settings, and configurations of Windows, Office, and third-party applications
• Experience working with Office 365 administration, particularly Teams

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements. EOE

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Akerman LLP is a law firm based in Miami, Florida that was founded in 1920.