Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is seeking an experienced Lead Applications Integration Engineer to support the Enterprise Platform Group. Willkie is an elite international law firm with 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.

The Lead Applications Integration Engineer is a key member of the End User Computing group within the Information Technology department and reports to the Sr. Manager of Advanced Endpoint Engineering. This role is responsible for managing enterprise applications by implementing, administering, and delivering enterprise application solutions. This role will also serve as a senior engineer on platform, software, and application implementation projects. This role will be hybrid, in-office two days a week. 

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development.

• Analyze, design, and implement enterprise applications and solutions. Deploy enterprise software with user personalization to physical and virtual desktops.
• Integrate and support end-user applications (EUA), including profiling, configuring, customizing, and troubleshooting enterprise applications, with familiarity in zero trust or hybrid security environments.
• Identify, research, and resolve application issues. Collaborate with vendors as needed to resolve technical challenges.
• Configure operating system and system-level settings. Manage user, system, and enterprise policies to optimize performance, security, and user experience.
• Monitor application and system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Partner with the Sr. Manager of Advanced Endpoint Engineering on the End User Computing (EUC) roadmap.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross-train IT staff. Maintain clear, thorough technical documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar/related technical discipline (preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience in application integration or systems engineering, with a strong preference for experience with legal software and business applications.
• OS customization, registry management, Group Policy, and Intune policy configuration, with strong experience using enterprise troubleshooting tools.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Intune policy management.
• In-depth knowledge of legal applications, including iManage Work 10; Litera Desktop suite (Litera Compare, Innova, Contract Companion); IntApp Time; and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Suite (including Edge, OneDrive, and Teams) with experience in Office add-ins, toolbar customization, and application integration.
• Proficient in configuring and optimizing collaboration software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx, Jabber) in physical and virtual desktop environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization and cloud platforms, including Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Citrix (CVAD/DaaS).
• Advanced PowerShell and SQL skills for automation, Windows customization, and performance optimization.
• Experienced with performance monitoring tools such as Windows Performance Analyzer, ControlUp, Perfmon, Wireshark, and other enterprise troubleshooting tools.
• Hands-on experience with profile management and personalization tools, including FSLogix and Ivanti AppSense.
• Strong problem-solving and testing skills focused on performance optimization and issue resolution, with the ability to create clear and thorough technical documentation.
• Hybrid schedule - *Please note that this role is hybrid and requires in-office presence at least 2 days per week.*

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the day and walk short distances.
• Manual dexterity, speed, and accuracy in handling office equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently amidst frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work in close proximity to others.
• Ability to carry light to moderate objects short distances; lift up to 25 lbs.

• Exempt

The salary range for this role represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location. Willkie offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Career section of the Firm’s website.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.