Windows Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Software Package Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term (Extended every year) and possible CTH.

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Key Skills: CAD, scripting and Windows administration

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Package Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Windows system administration, enterprise application packaging, scripting, and Active Directory and a proven ability to deliver stable deployments, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term remediation.

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and optimize install packages and deployment scripts for enterprise applications.
• Administer Windows systems, services, scheduled tasks, profiles, and NTFS file shares with least-privilege practices.
• Manage users, groups, and devices in Active Directory and support domain authentication.
• Lead problem management efforts, conduct root cause analysis, and implement durable fixes.
• Monitor systems proactively and investigate logs to prevent incidents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, document technical procedures, and follow change and release processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant enterprise IT experience. Ideal 8–12 years.
• Windows administration including profiles, services, scheduled tasks, and NTFS file shares.
• Deep knowledge of NTFS permissions and least-privilege security practices.
• Active Directory experience using ADUC for users, groups, and devices.
• Understanding of domain authentication and basic network troubleshooting including firewalls and ports.
• Root cause analysis using Event Viewer, ProcMon, environment variables, and Process Explorer.
• Log investigation and proactive monitoring experience.
• Experience leading problem management and implementing long-term fixes beyond break-fix.
• Experience with CAD software deployment requirements (e.g., NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Ability to create install packages and automation scripts for deployments.
• Strong scripting in BATCH and Perl.
• Experience with GitHub for version control and documentation maintenance.
• Application lifecycle rigor across requirements, design, testing, and production deployment.
• Change control and release management experience with risk mitigation focus.
• Strong documentation, written and verbal communication, and stakeholder engagement with conflict resolution.
• Self-motivated and technically curious with a record of identifying risks and driving continuous improvement.