Client Systems Architect

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Client Systems Architect is a highly technical position responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, administration, security, maintenance and support of the Starz/Lionsgate Windows and Apple client/server environments. The Client Systems Architect is a key figure in setting policy and a subject matter expert on Windows and Apple Systems for end users. This position manages all packaging, compliance, life cycle and deployment for Windows and Apple applications. This position also architects, maintains and supports Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Microsoft InTune, JAMF, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and Mobile environments. This position also mentors all other client system engineers and support engineers involved with Windows and Apple Client Systems. This role sets the roadmap for Windows and Apple Client systems at Starz and works in tandem with Lionsgate IT Engineers.

Responsibilities
• Creating and maintaining a strategic vision for Windows and Apple client systems

• Serve as a technical expert and will lead and work with users and technical peer groups

• Function as team lead for Windows and Apple client environment, provide oversight on daily activities to set priorities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management

• Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation

• Participate in the analysis, design and implementation of future infrastructure systems and services

• Create and maintain documentation on SOPs and system design

• Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new technologies

• Perform capacity planning, upgrades and expansion of Windows and Apple Client environments

• Maintain effective communications with vendors, peers and clients in support of assigned projects

• Execute change management activities supporting production deployments for projects and other changes

• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation

Qualifications & Skills
• Strong experience in desktop engineering and endpoint system management, design, architecture experience with configuration and software delivery management systems including CMDB, SCCM, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and JAMF

• Experience in Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy management and architecture

• Strong experience with Windows and Apple client architectures and deployments

• Experience in software packaging and software delivery methodologies

• Experience creating, managing and deploying automated Windows and MacOS builds

• Understand foundations of user experience management, performance testing, and application packaging

• Enterprise patch management experience

• Enterprise Mobile Device Management experience

• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to convey complex technical solutions to upper management in an easily digestible way.

• Former Apple, Microsoft or JAMF employee experience is a plus.

Compensation

$109,000 - $172,400

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxz7xz-18-191-13-255-42 in your application.