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