GovCIO · 15 hours ago
Application Packaging Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGovCIO is currently hiring for a skilled Application Packaging Engineer to support enterprise application deployment and lifecycle management. This role involves creating, repackaging, testing, and maintaining standardized Windows application packages that meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
ConsultingIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Repackage and customize Windows applications using AdminStudio (InstallShield Editor, Repackager,)
Create, modify, and maintain MSI packages, MST transforms, and EXE wrappers
Standardize vendor installers to support silent install, uninstall, repair, and upgrade scenarios
Resolve MSI errors and application conflicts
Create MECM Applications
Configure detection methods, dependencies, supersedence, and requirement rules
Prepare applications for production deployment via MECM
Support application upgrades, patching, and retirement strategies
Troubleshoot MECM deployment failures using logs (AppEnforce.log, AppDiscovery.log, MSI logs)
Develop PowerShell scripts for install logic, detection, remediation, and logging
Automate packaging workflows and post-install configuration
Test application packages across supported OS baselines (Windows 11)
Validate install, uninstall, repair, and upgrade paths
Ensure compliance with enterprise packaging standards and security baselines
Create and maintain detailed packaging documentation and SOPs
Enforce naming conventions, versioning, and packaging standards
Maintain application catalogs and packaging repositories
Work closely with desktop engineering, security, and application owners
Provide Tier 3 support for application deployment issues
Assist with root-cause analysis of failed deployments and remediation planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Enterprise application packaging experience
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM)
Strong hands-on experience with Flexera AdminStudio
Strong hands-on experience with MSI, MST, EXE repackaging
Strong hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting
Deep understanding of Windows Installer internals
Familiarity with enterprise Windows standards and security controls
Technical Skills: Windows 11
Technical Skills: MSI tables, custom actions, logging
Technical Skills: MECM application model (Applications, Deployments, Detection Methods)
Technical Skills: AdminStudio tools (Repackager, InstallShield Editor, Conflict Solver)
Technical Skills: PowerShell
Technical Skills: Registry, services, scheduled tasks
Preferred
Experience with InstallShield scripting
Knowledge of MSI ICE validation, custom actions, and sequencing
Experience packaging for VDI environments
Familiarity with MSIX conversion and modernization initiatives
ITIL, Flexera, or Microsoft certifications
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent documentation and communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple packaging requests independently
Comfortable working in large, regulated enterprise environments
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment
Company
GovCIO
GovCIO is a business consulting firm that focuses on cyber security, digital, data, management and mission services, and IT services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynn Oakes
Sr. Vice President, Contracts at GovCIO
Andre Green
Vice President Special Operations Support Solutions (SOSS) GOVCIO
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