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ControlUp SME / Engineer

Zensar Technologies · IT Services & Consulting

  • Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • On-site
  • Posted yesterday
  • Apply by 29 Oct
  • Software Engineering

About the job

We are seeking a highly skilled ControlUp SME / Engineer to lead end-user experience monitoring, performance optimization, and digital experience management initiatives across enterprise virtual desktop and endpoint environments. The role will focus on leveraging ControlUp to proactively monitor user experience, identify performance bottlenecks, automate remediation, conduct root cause analysis, and provide actionable insights to improve the stability, availability, and performance of VDI, desktop, and application services.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in ControlUp, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows administration, and PowerShell automation , along with a solid understanding of ITIL-based service management practices.

Key Responsibilities

ControlUp Administration & Monitoring

Manage and maintain the ControlUp monitoring platform across enterprise environments.
Develop dashboards, alerts, reports, and monitoring policies for proactive issue identification.
Monitor end-user experience metrics and analyze performance trends.
Configure and optimize ControlUp Real-Time DX, Insights, and automation capabilities.

Performance Analysis & Troubleshooting

Investigate and resolve user experience, application, desktop, and VDI performance issues.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring incidents and service degradations.
Analyze resource utilization, log data, and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.
Recommend and implement corrective and preventive measures.

VDI Platform Support

Support and optimize: - Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
VMware Horizon
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Monitor session health, application performance, login durations, and user experience KPIs.
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to improve platform performance and reliability.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

Develop PowerShell scripts and automated actions for issue remediation and operational efficiency.
Implement self-healing and automated recovery solutions using ControlUp automation.
Drive continuous service improvement initiatives focused on end-user experience.

Incident, Problem & Service Management

Support Major Incident Management activities and provide technical expertise during service outages.
Participate in Problem Management reviews and root cause analysis sessions.
Maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.
Follow ITIL best practices for Incident, Problem, and Change Management.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

Create executive-level reports, dashboards, and trend analyses.
Present service health metrics and improvement recommendations to leadership and customers.
Provide regular updates on user experience trends, risks, and remediation activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of ControlUp Monitoring and Analytics
Experience with ControlUp Script Actions and Automation
Strong knowledge of: - Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
VMware Horizon
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Windows 10/11 and Windows Server administration
PowerShell scripting and automation
Performance monitoring and troubleshooting
Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM/Digital Employee Experience)
Log analysis and diagnostics
Active Directory and Group Policy
Understanding of Cloud and Hybrid Virtual Desktop environments

Service Management Skills

ITIL Incident, Problem, and Change Management
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Major Incident Support
Continuous Service Improvement (CSI)
Service Reporting and Governance

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work independently in a global support environment
Strong documentation and presentation skills