Job Title: Software Packaging Engineer
Location : Merrifield, VA(Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Lead and support full lifecycle EOL software project activities
· Coordinate with project managers and engineering teams
· Manage risks, issues, and change requests
· Ensure successful decommissioning of targeted software
· Conduct environment-wide software discovery and usage analysis
· Identify unsupported, vulnerable, and redundant software titles
· Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to validate EOL candidates
· Document findings, decisions, and remediation plans
· Ensure compliance with internal standards and industry best practices
· Provide technical leadership and guidance on software lifecycle management
· Present findings and recommendations to technical and business audiences
· Standard Packaging Performance:
· Pre-Packaging Research and Validation
· Packaging Work
· Quality Control/Validation of Package
· MECM Integration/Application Creation
· Validation of Install/Uninstall via MECM
· Create AD Group for Application in Test OU
· Collaborate with Customer as they perform UAT
· Create User-Centric User and Device Collection(s) via the User-Centric Right-Click Tool and/or Manual Query Creations
· Setup Pilot Deployment(s) of Application through MECM (including any Change tickets)
· Move AD Group for Application to Prod OU
· Setup Deployment to Prod through MECM (including any Change tickets)
· Retire/Delete Old Version(s) of the Software (AD, MECM, and MDT)
· E-mail Appropriate Groups with Notification of Retired/New Software and Ensure Final Cleanup
· Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Strong understanding of software lifecycle and EOL processes
· Proficiency in PowerShell, SQL, WQL, Power BI, and software inventory tools
· Experience with Change Management Processes, including initiating, documenting, and submitting change tickets
· Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
· Experience with packaging, repackaging, and software deployment technologies
· Familiarity with Windows 10/11, MAC or VDI Enterprise Environment
· Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
· Excellent communication and documentation skills
· Desired experience with Splunk/UberAgent
· Desired experience with InstallShield and Liquidware FlexApp
· Desired 3+ years Software Package Engineering experience
Skill Matrix
· Software Discovery & Inventory
· Usage Analysis & Reporting
· EOL Planning & Execution
· Scripting (PowerShell, SQL)
· MSI Editing & Repackaging
· Native Install Technologies
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