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