DESKTOP ENGINEER (M/F/D)

Job Description To our office in Prague (hybrid) we are seeking an experienced, energetic, forward-thinking professional to join our Information Technology group.
The role will be responsible for providing desktop engineering, GPO, and Operating System Image development services.
You will work alongside App Services, Deployment Services, Applications Owners, the Core Applications group, and Information Security as part of the global client computing environment.
The expected outcome will include driving excellence in user experience.
The role requires leveraging industry leading tools and processes to provide high quality, reliable, and cost-effective desktop management services to our company's employees globally.
What you should do Engineer & support corporate desktop Windows configurations Understand Microsoft Configuration Manager Operating System Deployment (OSD) using Task Sequences Design Windows deployment strategies Manage, test, and deploy Group Policies Respond to all incoming requests for new or changes to Group Policy Manage priorities, timelines, and communicate with all necessary parties through deployment process Document the environment in a customer facing format Create and maintain all SDLC documentation 3rd-Level support and identification of root cause with strategic solutions (requests/CPRs/outages) Working with the latest technologies Research and master new technologies quickly Provide technical guidance and implementation Work closely with various teams and stakeholders such as Infrastructure, Patching & Deployment Services, Applications Owners, Directory Services, and Information Security teams Ensure adherence to global standards, policies, and Service Level Agreements (SLA) Collaborate across IT and business areas to develop and implement new processes that help maintain the company’s computing environment How we see the ideal candidate Overall Professional Competencies Ability to take initiative and work with minimum direction in a highly demanding environment Possess strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to adapt and rapidly learn new technologies Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities Exceptional customer service orientation Strong understanding of desktop security software, specifically Microsoft Defender Extensive technical troubleshooting capabilities Working knowledge and understanding of the ServiceNow platform Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization Ability to present technical ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language Real world project management or project coordination experience is a plus Possess a solid understanding of the tenets of computer management (Software Distribution, Active Directory, Configuration Manager, Intune etc.) Qualifications, Skills & Experience 4+ years practical experience deploying and supporting Windows Desktops 4+ years practical experience with the following Microsoft technologies.
Windows , Active Directory, Intune, Microsoft Entra, Group Policy, Configuration Manager Current Branch, Windows Autopilot HS Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience Fluency in reading/writing/speaking English Ability to document and maintain Standard Operation Procedures, Work Instructions, and System Development Lifecycle Management Conceptual knowledge of Office 365 suite and other Microsoft cloud services Strong technical knowledge and in-depth understanding of the following Microsoft Intune Azure Active Directory (AAD/Entra) Windows Autopilot Microsoft Windows client operating systems Active Directory Domain Services (AD/DS) Group Policy Dynamic Groups Privileged Identity Management Configuration Service Providers (CSP) Configuration Profiles Hybrid Azure AD Join Intune Apps (Win32 packaging) PowerShell Scripting What we offer Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern Pension and health insurance contributions Internal reward system plus referral programme 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.
z discount programmes Up-to-date laptop and iPhone Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now! Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job! Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
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