Sr Endpoint Engineer (Application Packaging & Software LifecycleEOL)

We are seeking a contractor to support our enterprise-wide End-of-Life (EOL) Software Management Initiative. Over time our internal software catalog has accumulated a significant number of legacy redundant and unsupported applications. This initiative aims to identify assess and retire these titles to reduce risk cost and complexity across the organization. The contractor will be responsible for analyzing installed software evaluating usage and support status and collaborating with stakeholders to plan and execute EOL strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication