^IMS-Cobalt: PDSM/SCCM Engineer- 5592432

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Key Responsibilities:SCCM Application Packaging:

+ Develop, test, and deploy application packages using SCCM for both standard and custom applications.

+ Work closely with developers and other IT teams to understand application requirements and deliver reliable, efficient packaging solutions.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application packaging, deployment, and post-deployment validation.

+ Ensure that application packages comply with security and system performance standards.

SQL Server Cluster Build/Install:

+ Lead the planning, setup, and installation of SQL Server clusters, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.

+ Configure, manage, and optimize SQL Server instances in a clustered environment. Perform disaster recovery planning, backup, and restore operations for SQL Server clusters.

+ Work with database administrators and system architects to ensure optimal performance and availability of SQL Server environments.

+ Perform SQL Server patching, updates, and clustering maintenance tasks to ensure continued reliability and security of SQL Server environments.

Collaboration and Support:

+ Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and database teams to ensure seamless integration of SQL Server clusters and software deployment solutions.

+ Provide support for ongoing operations, troubleshooting, and issue resolution related to software management, application packaging, and SQL Server clusters.

+ Offer guidance and training to junior team members and other internal teams regarding SCCM, SQL Server clustering, and application packaging best practices.

+ Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation for all packaging processes, SQL Server cluster configurations, software deployment policies, and system configurations.

+ Provide regular status updates, reporting on software asset usage, deployment efficiency, and SQL Server cluster performance.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Minimum 2+ years of work experienece

+ Experience with PDSM/SCCM Software Asset Management, SCCM Application Packaging, SQL Server Cluster Build/Install

+ HS Diploma / GED

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Microsoft certifications such as MCSA: Windows Server or MCSE: SQL Server.

+ Experience with Cloud technologies and deploying SQL Server in hybrid cloud environments (e.g., Azure).

+ Familiarity with tools like PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration) and System Center Orchestrator.

+ Exposure to Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) for software deployment and SQL Server clustering.

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Colorado $48.17 to $58.17

District of Columbia $48.17 to $58.17

Illinois $48.17 to $58.17

Minnesota $48.17 to $58.17

Maryland $48.17 to $58.17

New York $48.17 to $58.17

Washington $48.17 to $58.17

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