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Application Packaging Engineer
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Role overview Build, test and support Windows application packages for deployment across a large federal enterprise environment. This hands-on role owns the packaging lifecycle from requirements gathering and source validation through deployment and production troubleshooting, with a focus on repeatable installations and compatibility across many endpoints.
Responsibilities - Create silent MSI, MST and MSIX packages and validate installation behavior on Windows 11. - Gather customer requirements and document technical solutions that can scale across an enterprise environment. - Manage packaging from source review and build through testing, deployment and production support. - Diagnose deployment issues with Process Monitor, verbose MSI logs and Windows Event Logs, then identify and address root causes. - Query and modify registry settings, account for dependencies and standards, and participate in peer review. - Test application and platform compatibility, including interoperability with virtual desktop technology where applicable.
Requirements - Four to six or more years of hands-on application packaging, including substantial Flexera AdminStudio experience. - Experience with InstallShield, Active Directory, Windows Registry and PowerShell or command-line scripting. - Strong understanding of Windows Installer internals, including transforms, custom actions, component rules, repair behavior, reboot handling and logging. - Practical troubleshooting skills with ProcMon, MSI logs and Windows Event Logs. - Experience validating Windows application compatibility and analyzing performance across CPU, memory, disk and network resources. - U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance; strong written communication, documentation and remote collaboration skills.
Nice to have Systems administration experience, PSADT, Intune or Entra device management, federal agency support, or Scrum/Agile delivery experience.
Benefits and work setup Remote within the United States. The source lists a salary range of USD $116,000–$122,000 and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.