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West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Manage and maintain SCCM current branch (1910) infrastructure including current branch updates when required.• Estate wide upgrade of Office 2016 to Office 365.• Office 365 Client management configuration to keep Office updated to current branch for business.• Implementation of OneDrive for Business.• General application packaging for deployment within SCCM.• Implementation of Windows 10 servicing to keep in line with current branch for business.• Full PKI certificate… Show more • Manage and maintain SCCM current branch (1910) infrastructure including current branch updates when required.• Estate wide upgrade of Office 2016 to Office 365.• Office 365 Client management configuration to keep Office updated to current branch for business.• Implementation of OneDrive for Business.• General application packaging for deployment within SCCM.• Implementation of Windows 10 servicing to keep in line with current branch for business.• Full PKI certificate implementation for all SCCM servers and clients to utilize HTTPS secured traffic. Show less

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Perform application assessments ready for packaging.• Windows 10 application due diligence assessment.• Package applications using vendor supplied media.• Creation of custom SCCM applications, packages and task sequences using MSI installer command lines, PowerShell scripting and custom created MSI’s using packaging software.• Testing of application deployments using SCCM on virtual test environments and physical hardware as required.• Perform application deployment via… Show more • Perform application assessments ready for packaging.• Windows 10 application due diligence assessment.• Package applications using vendor supplied media.• Creation of custom SCCM applications, packages and task sequences using MSI installer command lines, PowerShell scripting and custom created MSI’s using packaging software.• Testing of application deployments using SCCM on virtual test environments and physical hardware as required.• Perform application deployment via SCCM to final user hardware for UAT testing. Show less

SCCM 2012 Administration – Windows 10 DeploymentSummary of Responsibilities in role • Assist in the creation and updating of Windows 10 operating systems for multiple hardware.• Be the point of contact for build engineers, rollout engineers, and assist in any issues that arise.• Investigate issues with build and application distribution from SCCM.• Migrate current Windows 7 machines from legacy SCCM 2012 to a new SCCM current branch infrastructure ready for migration to… Show more SCCM 2012 Administration – Windows 10 DeploymentSummary of Responsibilities in role • Assist in the creation and updating of Windows 10 operating systems for multiple hardware.• Be the point of contact for build engineers, rollout engineers, and assist in any issues that arise.• Investigate issues with build and application distribution from SCCM.• Migrate current Windows 7 machines from legacy SCCM 2012 to a new SCCM current branch infrastructure ready for migration to Windows 10.• Monitor and assist with call queue using Service Now and resolve issues as required. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

SCCM 2012 Administration – Windows 10• Create custom Windows 10 images for multiple departments.• Create custom task sequences for different devices that are required in different departments including head office, Citrix VDI, warehouse, pick and pack production lines and point of sale tills.• Install and configure all required SCCM updates to keep up with current branch for business.• Administer all aspects of Windows updates, including desktop, Server and third party… Show more SCCM 2012 Administration – Windows 10• Create custom Windows 10 images for multiple departments.• Create custom task sequences for different devices that are required in different departments including head office, Citrix VDI, warehouse, pick and pack production lines and point of sale tills.• Install and configure all required SCCM updates to keep up with current branch for business.• Administer all aspects of Windows updates, including desktop, Server and third party applications using Avanti SCCM plug-in. • Application packaging for creating custom software installs as required. Show less

Tamworth

Creation of Custom Windows 10 Images and SCCM Task Sequences • Create custom Windows 10 images for use on multiple devices.• Create custom task sequences to install Windows 10 and required software.• Application packaging for Office 365, Open Office and other required base image applications.• Create and implement application profiles for various departments.• Improve task sequences to streamline deployments for multiple language OSD deployment.

Lutterworth

SCCM 2012 Administration and Enhancement • Investigate and advise on recommended improvements for the SCCM infrastructure.• Implement approved changes to SCCM to improve functionality and user experience.• Install and configure all required roles including SQL and SCCM 2012 and test functionality.• Knowledge transfer and training for permanent staff responsible for the SCCM infrastructure.• Create and implement security scopes and roles for various departments.• Improve… Show more SCCM 2012 Administration and Enhancement • Investigate and advise on recommended improvements for the SCCM infrastructure.• Implement approved changes to SCCM to improve functionality and user experience.• Install and configure all required roles including SQL and SCCM 2012 and test functionality.• Knowledge transfer and training for permanent staff responsible for the SCCM infrastructure.• Create and implement security scopes and roles for various departments.• Improve task sequences to streamline deployments for multiple language OSD deployment. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

SCCM 2012 upgrade deployment• Create and deploy a new SCCM 2012 environment to replace SCCM 2007.• Build and deploy server 2012 R2 VM’s to host Active Directory, DHCP, DNS and SCCM 2012.• Build and deploy virtual servers on both Microsoft Hyper V and VMWare.• Install and configure all required roles including SQL and SCCM 2012 and test server functionality.Windows 10 development Windows 10 deployment• Create SCCM deployable Windows 10 images to work on multiple devices… Show more SCCM 2012 upgrade deployment• Create and deploy a new SCCM 2012 environment to replace SCCM 2007.• Build and deploy server 2012 R2 VM’s to host Active Directory, DHCP, DNS and SCCM 2012.• Build and deploy virtual servers on both Microsoft Hyper V and VMWare.• Install and configure all required roles including SQL and SCCM 2012 and test server functionality.Windows 10 development Windows 10 deployment• Create SCCM deployable Windows 10 images to work on multiple devices including Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft Surface Pro.• Test functionality and compatibility with ABF’s core environment including GPO amendments and creation.• Test and remediate core ABF applications as required.• Create new SCCM deployable application for existing software not compatible with Windows 10.• Create new SCCM deployable packages both full install and using Microsoft Hyper-V for new software not currently used in the estate. Windows 10 deployment and User Migration• Support a team of up to 20 migration engineers at multiple sites across North America, Canada and Mexico.• Perform Email migrations from different sources including Rackspace and legacy Exchange environments to ABF’s core Exchange 2010 infrastructure.• Migrate user data from legacy servers to ABF hosted servers using DFS and Robocopy.• Make multiple visits to customer sites in the US and Canada to support the transition and work with local IT on software and compatibility issues.• Support the migration engineers with network issues including port reconfiguring, IP helpers and routing issues on both Cisco and Avaya networks. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Windows 7 deployment• Lead deployment teams at sites - Any location throughout the Travelex estate.• Setup build ‘factories’ as required in key locations (UK-Toronto-Amsterdam-Paris-Mumbai-Sydney).• Complete site audits, as/if required.• Inventory management of new hardware; including maintenance of the asset register (SNOW).• Maintain a ‘catalogue’ as required of users/configurations.• Windows 7 Operating System capture and deployment using MDT 2010, Image X, and… Show more Windows 7 deployment• Lead deployment teams at sites - Any location throughout the Travelex estate.• Setup build ‘factories’ as required in key locations (UK-Toronto-Amsterdam-Paris-Mumbai-Sydney).• Complete site audits, as/if required.• Inventory management of new hardware; including maintenance of the asset register (SNOW).• Maintain a ‘catalogue’ as required of users/configurations.• Windows 7 Operating System capture and deployment using MDT 2010, Image X, and SCCM.• Perform new hardware assessments and compatibility testing.• Creation of custom operating systems using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 and SCCM.• Creation of SMS/SCCM Application packages and programs.• SCCM administration - Create/maintain SCCM as required.Branch Router Deployment• Configure and deploy Checkpoint UTM-1 Edge N firewalls across multiple European sites.• Train and support the deployment engineers to a high standard.• Perform firmware updates and image backups of routers for DR purposes. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Summary of Achievements in role• Windows 7 and office 2010 Rollout to 6000+ machines across multiple business units across the UK & Europe.• Management of 5 engineers work schedules and reporting.• End user device reporting on progress and quality of end user experience post roll out.• Testing of package deployments using SCCM on virtual test environments.• Perform application deployment via SCCM.

Peterborough, United Kingdom

End User Device Analyst Application Packaging Windows 7 roll out programme Associated British Foods Shared Service Centre. Summary of Achievements in role• Perform application assessments ready for packaging.• Windows 7 application due diligence assessment.• Package applications using Microsoft App-V Sequencer 4.5 and using vendor MSI's.• Creation of SMS/SCCM packages and programs using MSI installer command lines and advertisements.• Testing of package deployments using… Show more End User Device Analyst Application Packaging Windows 7 roll out programme Associated British Foods Shared Service Centre. Summary of Achievements in role• Perform application assessments ready for packaging.• Windows 7 application due diligence assessment.• Package applications using Microsoft App-V Sequencer 4.5 and using vendor MSI's.• Creation of SMS/SCCM packages and programs using MSI installer command lines and advertisements.• Testing of package deployments using SMS/ SCCM on virtual test environments.• Perform application deployment via SCCM.• Windows 7 Operating System capture and deployment using MDT 2010, Image X, and SCCM.• Perform new hardware assessments and compatibility testing.• Creation of custom operating systems using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 and SCCM.• Virtual Machine administration and creation using VMware Vcentre v4.0 and Vsphere client 4.0. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

(Internal promotion from previous role) Associated British Foods Shared Service Centre.Summary of Achievements in role• Gathering of business requirements and systems analysis prior to migration activity.• Coordinating a team of 5 migration engineers migrating 100+ machines per week to Windows XP.• Keeping an accurate record of all machines and issues that may arise and liaising with other team leaders, Project managers to keep everyone up to date on the progress of the… Show more (Internal promotion from previous role) Associated British Foods Shared Service Centre.Summary of Achievements in role• Gathering of business requirements and systems analysis prior to migration activity.• Coordinating a team of 5 migration engineers migrating 100+ machines per week to Windows XP.• Keeping an accurate record of all machines and issues that may arise and liaising with other team leaders, Project managers to keep everyone up to date on the progress of the migration.• Liaising with onsite managers, presentation of the proposed schedule including amendments where appropriate to accommodate the end customer business process.• Liaise with different support teams to resolve any issues that may arise within the project.• Presentation of a full report to all parties and stake holders involved in the migration and put forward suggestions on how the process could be improved to maximize time and budget. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

(Internal promotion from previous roll) Central Support Team ABF Shared Service CentreSummary of Achievements in role• Provide service desk style escalation point for 30+ migration engineers migrating up to 5000 users around the country.• Perform first time fix for application delivery issues.• Perform analysis of escalated application delivery issues within Microsoft SCCM 2007 client and server providing prompt resolution for engineers and users.• Monitor Assyst call queue,… Show more (Internal promotion from previous roll) Central Support Team ABF Shared Service CentreSummary of Achievements in role• Provide service desk style escalation point for 30+ migration engineers migrating up to 5000 users around the country.• Perform first time fix for application delivery issues.• Perform analysis of escalated application delivery issues within Microsoft SCCM 2007 client and server providing prompt resolution for engineers and users.• Monitor Assyst call queue, following up calls and providing resolutions via remote assistance where applicable.• Report stats and metrics on team performance.• Perform user migration from one domain to another using Quest. Show less

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Summary of Achievements in role,• Perform desktop and laptop rebuilds to Windows XP and Office 2007 using Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE) and System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM).• Perform software and hardware installs and upgrades.• Provide desk side support to end users of new core build including some training of new features.• Escalate issues to senior members of the team when required.• Keep an accurate record of all migrations hardware and… Show more Summary of Achievements in role,• Perform desktop and laptop rebuilds to Windows XP and Office 2007 using Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE) and System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM).• Perform software and hardware installs and upgrades.• Provide desk side support to end users of new core build including some training of new features.• Escalate issues to senior members of the team when required.• Keep an accurate record of all migrations hardware and software inventories Show less