About the job Tablet Engineer
Requisition Title : Tablet Engineer
Duration : 3-6 Months
Location : Remote working expected with occasional Manhattan office and / or field visits (customer vendor / site(s) in and around the five (5) boroughs of NYC)
Pay Rate : $64-$72 / hr on C2C
Client : NYPD
Implementation : Persistent
Schedule & Work Location : M-F, 8 : 30AM-5 : 00PM or as needed for escalations
Job Description :
The Mobile Engineer will be responsible for implementing, supporting and maintaining a Windows tablet-based computing solution for the Customer. Troubleshooting Windows client systems in an Active Directory / SCCM-based environment, packaging and deploying software, and light scripting skills are required. Knowledge of operating within a VPN-based system is required. Self-motivated individual with strong follow-up and creative problem-solving skills are a must. Strong end-user communication skills are important.
Additional experience : with iOS, Android, and Mobile Device Management systems is a plus.
Requirements and Experience :
- Record of success with analyzing and remediating 2nd- and 3rd-level Windows computing issues
- Experience planning & configuring hardware and software on Windows systems
- Strong verbal communication skills for working with various technical teams and occasionally with end-users
- Basic written communication skills (experience creating documentation is a plus)
- Certification in Microsoft Windows 10 a plus
- Knowledge of computer architectures, networks and layered security, mobile devices, and peripheral products
- Prior experience with Mobile Device Management systems and / or iPhone management a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently to manage, prioritize, track and follow-through on multiple tasks in parallel to meet challenging deadlines
- Bachelors Degree preferred but not necessary, plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a technical support role, (e.g. technical support engineer, desktop support engineer, IT help desk technician, etc.)
Role Responsibilities :
Support Windows 10 based tablets connected via cellular networks over VPN.Troubleshoot workstation issues, including diagnosing and remediating O / S issues, networking problems, software deployment issues, Group Policy assignments, and general operation.Familiarity with VPN, secure builds, and other aspects of a secure enterprise architectureManage items in Active Directory to trigger GPo and AD-based software changesUse SCCM to manage devices and create remotely-deployable software packages.Work with development teams on deployment strategies, advise on implementations, research solutions, and plan architecturesOccasionally travel to NYC-area sites to troubleshoot systems.Maintain and / or create scripted solutions (preferably PowerShell, though other scripting languages OK) for ad-hoc queries, custom management tasks, and other places where the tools above are not well-suited.Manage VPN software (NetMotion), client networking and peripherals in a secure networked environment.Coordinate with and advise level-1 support groupsTrack / resolve issues identified through quality assurance testing