Application Packaging Lead Architect 12 Months Contract

Job Description & Requirements:

• Profound expertise in endpoint services leveraging Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM and

other client management platforms.

• Experience with JAMF

• Proficiency in Azure and On-Premise servers' administration and maintenance.

• Comprehensive understanding of Windows 10/11 Desktop and server operating systems.

• Proficiency in Office 365, Networking protocols, DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.

• Extensive experience in monitoring, managing, and resolving issues across systems, servers,

and mobile devices.

• Thorough knowledge of application and operating system deployment techniques, including

patching tools.

• Strong grasp of Virtualization, storage infrastructure, and security concepts.

• Hands-on experience with Azure AD and proficient in managing MDM auto-enrolment

configurations and policies.

• Advanced skills in automation using PowerShell scripting, Ansible and Jenkins to drive

operational efficiencies.

• Ability to devise and implement automation strategies throughout the application packaging

life cycle.

• Deep understanding of application packaging and deployment methodologies.

• Excellent process management skills with a focus on the life cycle management of packaging

and deployment processes.

• Active participation in software testing and deployment activities across various platforms.

• Proficiency in Wintel technologies encompassing DFS, Storage management, Networking

protocols, and AD.

• Sound knowledge of SQL, WQL, WMI, PowerShell, and VB Scripting.

• Strong documentation skills to articulate deployment and packaging procedures along with

administrative processes.

• Experience in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.• Subject Matter Expertise in Application Packaging, Virtualization, and Applications

Assessment technologies.

• Proficiency in MSI packaging using tools like Flexera Admin Studio and App Deployment

Toolkit.

• Leadership in driving automation initiatives while ensuring adherence to KPIs and SLAs.

• Hands-on experience in packaging applications for cloud-based deployment models such as

Azure and AWS.

• Familiarity with ITIL practices and IT service management frameworks.

• Experience in application compatibility testing and remediation.

• Understanding of software asset management principles and license compliance

requirements.

Legacy Technologies:

• Traditional Setup.exe Installers

• Self-Extracting Archives (SFX)

• Batch Scripting

• Snapshot Packaging

• Manual Repackaging

• Zipped Applications

• Custom Install Scripts

• Manual Registry/Configuration Changes

Primary Responsibilities:

• Architecting packaging workflows and processes to optimize the packaging lifecycle.

• Collaborating closely with software vendors to decipher packaging requirements and ensure

compatibility.

• Packaging and validating applications using industry-standard packaging tools.

• Customizing package configurations to align with specific business requirements and security

standards.

• Troubleshooting and resolving packaging-related issues encountered during testing and

deployment phases.

• Integrating packaged applications seamlessly into software distribution systems and

deployment frameworks.

• Devising deployment strategies for large-scale application rollouts and upgrades.

• Conducting rigorous quality assurance checks on packaged applications to ensure

functionality and reliability.• Conducting comprehensive compatibility testing with various operating systems and

software components.

• Documenting packaging processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for future

reference and knowledge dissemination.

SCCM-Specific Responsibilities:

• Overseeing SCCM Infrastructure Management

• Managing Software Deployment and Packaging

• Implementing Patch Management strategies

• Orchestrating Operating System Deployment procedures

• Ensuring Endpoint Configuration and Compliance

• Generating Reports and Monitoring performance metrics

• Documenting all processes and activities

Intune-Specific Responsibilities:

• Configuring and Deploying Intune solutions

• Enrolling and Provisioning Devices

• Managing Application Lifecycle in Intune

• Enforcing Conditional Access and Security Policies

• Overseeing Endpoint Security Management

• Ensuring Policy Compliance and Reporting

• Developing Documentation and Training Materials

Citrix and VDI Responsibilities:

• Managing Citrix Infrastructure

• Overseeing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as well as VDA

• Configuring and Managing Endpoints

• Implementing Linux Endpoint Management strategies

• Orchestrating Automation and Orchestration processes

• Monitoring and Optimizing Performance Metrics

Certifications Required:

• Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) or equivalent

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent•

Microsoft Certified: Modern Job Description & Requirements:

• Profound expertise in endpoint services leveraging Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM and

other client management platforms.

• Experience with JAMF

• Proficiency in Azure and On-Premise servers' administration and maintenance.

• Comprehensive understanding of Windows 10/11 Desktop and server operating systems.

• Proficiency in Office 365, Networking protocols, DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.

• Extensive experience in monitoring, managing, and resolving issues across systems, servers,

and mobile devices.

• Thorough knowledge of application and operating system deployment techniques, including

patching tools.

• Strong grasp of Virtualization, storage infrastructure, and security concepts.

• Hands-on experience with Azure AD and proficient in managing MDM auto-enrolment

configurations and policies.

• Advanced skills in automation using PowerShell scripting, Ansible and Jenkins to drive

operational efficiencies.

• Ability to devise and implement automation strategies throughout the application packaging

life cycle.

• Deep understanding of application packaging and deployment methodologies.

• Excellent process management skills with a focus on the life cycle management of packaging

and deployment processes.

• Active participation in software testing and deployment activities across various platforms.

• Proficiency in Wintel technologies encompassing DFS, Storage management, Networking

protocols, and AD.

• Sound knowledge of SQL, WQL, WMI, PowerShell, and VB Scripting.

• Strong documentation skills to articulate deployment and packaging procedures along with

administrative processes.

• Experience in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.• Subject Matter Expertise in Application Packaging, Virtualization, and Applications

Assessment technologies.

• Proficiency in MSI packaging using tools like Flexera Admin Studio and App Deployment

Toolkit.

• Leadership in driving automation initiatives while ensuring adherence to KPIs and SLAs.

• Hands-on experience in packaging applications for cloud-based deployment models such as

Azure and AWS.

• Familiarity with ITIL practices and IT service management frameworks.

• Experience in application compatibility testing and remediation.

• Understanding of software asset management principles and license compliance

requirements.

Legacy Technologies:

• Traditional Setup.exe Installers

• Self-Extracting Archives (SFX)

• Batch Scripting

• Snapshot Packaging

• Manual Repackaging

• Zipped Applications

• Custom Install Scripts

• Manual Registry/Configuration Changes

Primary Responsibilities:

• Architecting packaging workflows and processes to optimize the packaging lifecycle.

• Collaborating closely with software vendors to decipher packaging requirements and ensure

compatibility.

• Packaging and validating applications using industry-standard packaging tools.

• Customizing package configurations to align with specific business requirements and security

standards.

• Troubleshooting and resolving packaging-related issues encountered during testing and

deployment phases.

• Integrating packaged applications seamlessly into software distribution systems and

deployment frameworks.

• Devising deployment strategies for large-scale application rollouts and upgrades.

• Conducting rigorous quality assurance checks on packaged applications to ensure

functionality and reliability.• Conducting comprehensive compatibility testing with various operating systems and

software components.

• Documenting packaging processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for future

reference and knowledge dissemination.

SCCM-Specific Responsibilities:

• Overseeing SCCM Infrastructure Management

• Managing Software Deployment and Packaging

• Implementing Patch Management strategies

• Orchestrating Operating System Deployment procedures

• Ensuring Endpoint Configuration and Compliance

• Generating Reports and Monitoring performance metrics

• Documenting all processes and activities

Intune-Specific Responsibilities:

• Configuring and Deploying Intune solutions

• Enrolling and Provisioning Devices

• Managing Application Lifecycle in Intune

• Enforcing Conditional Access and Security Policies

• Overseeing Endpoint Security Management

• Ensuring Policy Compliance and Reporting

• Developing Documentation and Training Materials

Citrix and VDI Responsibilities:

• Managing Citrix Infrastructure

• Overseeing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as well as VDA

• Configuring and Managing Endpoints

• Implementing Linux Endpoint Management strategies

• Orchestrating Automation and Orchestration processes

• Monitoring and Optimizing Performance Metrics

Requirements

Certifications Required:

• Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) or equivalent

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent• Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate / Flexera Certified

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