SCCM and Horizon Volume Apps Administrator @ Orion Systems Integrators

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Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

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8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure where the primary responsibility is to manage and deliver applications to virtual desktops using VMware's App Volumes technology, integrated with the Horizon virtual desktop platform, allowing for efficient application distribution and updates across a large user base. Essentially acting as a Horizon administrator focused on the App Volumes and desktop services. Requiring skills in troubleshooting VDI issues, deploying updates to thin client devices. Good experience in SCCM Administrations and operations, patch deployment, software deployment, reporting and software packaging.

Key responsibilities of a Horizon & App Volumes administrator

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to virtual desktop access, application compatibility, and user connectivity.
Creating application packages by capturing applications into virtual disks (AppStacks) to be delivered through App Volumes.
Defining which users or groups should receive specific application packages based on their needs.
Configuring and managing the App Volumes Manager, including storage settings, security policies, and user access controls.
Identifying and resolving issues related to application delivery through App Volumes, including monitoring for potential errors or performance bottlenecks.
Efficiently updating application packages and rolling out changes to users seamlessly.
Ensuring seamless integration between App Volumes and the Horizon virtual desktop environment.
Understanding the architecture and functionalities of VMware Horizon virtual desktop platform.
In-depth knowledge of App Volumes features, configuration options, and best practices.
Experience in capturing and packaging applications into virtual disks
Familiarity with Active Directory user management and group policies for assigning applications.
Ability to automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages to streamline application management.
Creating and managing virtual desktop pools, assigning user profiles, and deploying golden images across the VDI environment.

Should be able to handle test and release of applications and Patches using SCCM
Should have deep knowledge in Image Management using SCCM
Should be able to create complex software packages using tools like Admi Studio or Orca.

Provide support for incidents and work requests.

Required skills for a VMware Horizon role:

Expertise in VMware Horizon architecture, components, and administration
Understanding of virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere and ESXi
Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
Experience with security best practices for virtual environments
Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization and vSAN VMware VXRail, vSphere, and PowerEdge Servers
Strong experience in implementation/ Upgrade of VMware VCenter, ESXi, and other components Upgrade
Installing and configuring new thin client devices on the network, including setting up network connections, user profiles, and access permissions.
Diagnosing and resolving problems related to network connectivity, including slow performance, connection drops, and login failures.
Applying software updates and security patches to thin client devices and the central server to maintain system integrity.
Creating and managing user accounts on the central server, assigning access levels, and managing user profiles.
Performs the system administration tasks of high complexity on Windows/VMWare environment
Installs, tests, tunes, maintains, designs and documents supporting systems, utility programs, monitoring tools
Provide subject matter expertise for Microsoft Windows Infrastructure, including hardware, software, common services, process improvement, and standardization
Should be strong in troubleshooting server side as well as client side issues in SCCM
Should have deep knowledge in Image Management using SCCM
Should have basic knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019
Basic knowledge of SQL will be a plus.
Should be able to resolve the tasks escalated by L1 and L2 teams.
Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work demands with little oversight
Flexible to work in shifts 24x7.

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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