Application Packaging Lead

Role: Application Packaging Lead
Experience Required: 12 Years Relevant Experience
Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
Location: Minnetonka MN (Day1 onsite)
Visa type: GC/USC

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end application packaging lifecycle using Flexera AdminStudio App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) and related tools.
• Customize build validate and optimize MSI/MST packages to meet security compliance and business requirements.
• Troubleshoot packaging integration and deployment issues across staging UAT and production environments.
• Integrate packaged applications with enterprise deployment systems (Intune SCCM/MECM JAMF etc.).
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell Ansible and Jenkins to significantly streamline packaging and deployment workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with KPIs SLAs and operational best practices.
• Oversee and support Citrix infrastructure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Virtual Delivery Agents (VDA).
• Manage hybrid cloud environments across Azure on-premises servers Azure AD Intune/MDM auto-enrollment and enterprise endpoint platforms.
• Conduct comprehensive QA across Windows 10/11 server OS versions and virtualized environments.
• Perform application compatibility assessments and implement remediation strategies for legacy modern and complex applications.
• Maintain complete documentation of packaging processes troubleshooting steps standards and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert in application virtualization packaging methodologies and enterprise deployment frameworks.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience with endpoint management solutions: Microsoft Intune SCCM/MECM JAMF Azure AD.
• Deep knowledge of Windows desktop/server OS storage networking (DNS DHCP) Active Directory and O365.
• Expert-level proficiency in PowerShell VBScript SQL WQL and WMI.
• Hands-on automation experience using Ansible Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of cloud deployment methodologies (Azure / AWS).
• Extensive experience in MSI packaging custom scripting MST transformations App-V/virtualization and deployment configuration.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle management software asset management (SAM) and licensing compliance.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes including incident problem and change management.
• Proven experience coordinating with software vendors to validate requirements and ensure compatibility.
• Lead packaging automation initiatives across large distributed teams.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering security infrastructure and business/application owners.

Required Certifications

• Citrix Certified Associate Virtualization (CCA-V)
• Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate