Desktop Engineer / Application Packaging Specialist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Desktop Engineering
Application Packaging
MSI/App-V packaging
Azure
remote deployment
VMWare
SCCM
Active Directory
Unix/Windows

Job Details

Onsite, five days per week; remote work is not permitted

Role Overview

The Desktop Engineering & Application Packaging Specialist is responsible for packaging, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications across a global organization. This role ensures efficient software delivery to over 100,000 users and 20,000+ machines, maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and execute deployment plans for enterprise applications using MSI and/or App-V packaging.
  • Manage remote deployments via systems management platforms, following standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), QA management, and inventory validation to ensure successful releases.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues, production support, and root-cause analysis.
  • Automate deployment and configuration tasks using scripting (VB script, PowerShell).
  • Monitor deployments and application performance using process, registry, and file monitoring tools.
  • Coordinate deployments through Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.
  • Collaborate with US-based and international teams (Europe/India), communicating proactively on risks and issues.
  • Document deployment activities, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 2 5+ years of hands-on experience in desktop engineering, application packaging, and remote deployment.
  • Proficiency with SCCM, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and deployment monitoring tools.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (VMWare) and monitoring utilities (Process Monitor, Registry Monitor, File Monitor).
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and logical thinking abilities.
  • Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and adaptable to evolving tools and environments.
  • Understanding of databases and SQL triggers is an advantage.
  • Experience with high-volume deployments and upgrades (over a million annually).
  • Familiarity with Numecent (Cloudpaging), EUPS (Unix/Windows) tools is preferred.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with global teams.

Impact

  • Ensure reliable, efficient, and high-quality deployment of applications to managed desktops.
  • Reduce deployment failures and improve system stability.
  • Support business continuity and enhance user experience across the enterprise.
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