Application Packaging Lead Architect 12 Months Contract

Company: Belmont Lavan Ltd
Job type: Contract

Job Description & Requirements:
• Profound expertise in endpoint services leveraging Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM and
other client management platforms.
• Experience with JAMF
• Proficiency in Azure and On-Premise servers' administration and maintenance.
• Comprehensive understanding of Windows 10/11 Desktop and server operating systems.
• Proficiency in Office 365, Networking protocols, DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
• Extensive experience in monitoring, managing, and resolving issues across systems, servers,
and mobile devices.
• Thorough knowledge of application and operating system deployment techniques, including
patching tools.
• Strong grasp of Virtualization, storage infrastructure, and security concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Azure AD and proficient in managing MDM auto-enrolment
configurations and policies.
• Advanced skills in automation using PowerShell scripting, Ansible and Jenkins to drive
operational efficiencies.
• Ability to devise and implement automation strategies throughout the application packaging
life cycle.
• Deep understanding of application packaging and deployment methodologies.
• Excellent process management skills with a focus on the life cycle management of packaging
and deployment processes.
• Active participation in software testing and deployment activities across various platforms.
• Proficiency in Wintel technologies encompassing DFS, Storage management, Networking
protocols, and AD.
• Sound knowledge of SQL, WQL, WMI, PowerShell, and VB Scripting.
• Strong documentation skills to articulate deployment and packaging procedures along with
administrative processes.
• Experience in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.• Subject Matter Expertise in Application Packaging, Virtualization, and Applications
Assessment technologies.
• Proficiency in MSI packaging using tools like Flexera Admin Studio and App Deployment
Toolkit.
• Leadership in driving automation initiatives while ensuring adherence to KPIs and SLAs.
• Hands-on experience in packaging applications for cloud-based deployment models such as
Azure and AWS.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and IT service management frameworks.
• Experience in application compatibility testing and remediation.
• Understanding of software asset management principles and license compliance
requirements.
Legacy Technologies:
• Traditional Setup.exe Installers
• Self-Extracting Archives (SFX)
• Batch Scripting
• Snapshot Packaging
• Manual Repackaging
• Zipped Applications
• Custom Install Scripts
• Manual Registry/Configuration Changes
Primary Responsibilities:
• Architecting packaging workflows and processes to optimize the packaging lifecycle.
• Collaborating closely with software vendors to decipher packaging requirements and ensure
compatibility.
• Packaging and validating applications using industry-standard packaging tools.
• Customizing package configurations to align with specific business requirements and security
standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving packaging-related issues encountered during testing and
deployment phases.
• Integrating packaged applications seamlessly into software distribution systems and
deployment frameworks.
• Devising deployment strategies for large-scale application rollouts and upgrades.
• Conducting rigorous quality assurance checks on packaged applications to ensure
functionality and reliability.• Conducting comprehensive compatibility testing with various operating systems and
software components.
• Documenting packaging processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for future
reference and knowledge dissemination.
SCCM-Specific Responsibilities:
• Overseeing SCCM Infrastructure Management
• Managing Software Deployment and Packaging
• Implementing Patch Management strategies
• Orchestrating Operating System Deployment procedures
• Ensuring Endpoint Configuration and Compliance
• Generating Reports and Monitoring performance metrics
• Documenting all processes and activities
Intune-Specific Responsibilities:
• Configuring and Deploying Intune solutions
• Enrolling and Provisioning Devices
• Managing Application Lifecycle in Intune
• Enforcing Conditional Access and Security Policies
• Overseeing Endpoint Security Management
• Ensuring Policy Compliance and Reporting
• Developing Documentation and Training Materials
Citrix and VDI Responsibilities:
• Managing Citrix Infrastructure
• Overseeing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as well as VDA
• Configuring and Managing Endpoints
• Implementing Linux Endpoint Management strategies
• Orchestrating Automation and Orchestration processes
• Monitoring and Optimizing Performance Metrics
Certifications Required:
• Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) or equivalent
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent•
Microsoft Certified: Modern Job Description & Requirements:
• Profound expertise in endpoint services leveraging Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM and
other client management platforms.
• Experience with JAMF
• Proficiency in Azure and On-Premise servers' administration and maintenance.
• Comprehensive understanding of Windows 10/11 Desktop and server operating systems.
• Proficiency in Office 365, Networking protocols, DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
• Extensive experience in monitoring, managing, and resolving issues across systems, servers,
and mobile devices.
• Thorough knowledge of application and operating system deployment techniques, including
patching tools.
• Strong grasp of Virtualization, storage infrastructure, and security concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Azure AD and proficient in managing MDM auto-enrolment
configurations and policies.
• Advanced skills in automation using PowerShell scripting, Ansible and Jenkins to drive
operational efficiencies.
• Ability to devise and implement automation strategies throughout the application packaging
life cycle.
• Deep understanding of application packaging and deployment methodologies.
• Excellent process management skills with a focus on the life cycle management of packaging
and deployment processes.
• Active participation in software testing and deployment activities across various platforms.
• Proficiency in Wintel technologies encompassing DFS, Storage management, Networking
protocols, and AD.
• Sound knowledge of SQL, WQL, WMI, PowerShell, and VB Scripting.
• Strong documentation skills to articulate deployment and packaging procedures along with
administrative processes.
• Experience in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.• Subject Matter Expertise in Application Packaging, Virtualization, and Applications
Assessment technologies.
• Proficiency in MSI packaging using tools like Flexera Admin Studio and App Deployment
Toolkit.
• Leadership in driving automation initiatives while ensuring adherence to KPIs and SLAs.
• Hands-on experience in packaging applications for cloud-based deployment models such as
Azure and AWS.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and IT service management frameworks.
• Experience in application compatibility testing and remediation.
• Understanding of software asset management principles and license compliance
requirements.
Legacy Technologies:
• Traditional Setup.exe Installers
• Self-Extracting Archives (SFX)
• Batch Scripting
• Snapshot Packaging
• Manual Repackaging
• Zipped Applications
• Custom Install Scripts
• Manual Registry/Configuration Changes
Primary Responsibilities:
• Architecting packaging workflows and processes to optimize the packaging lifecycle.
• Collaborating closely with software vendors to decipher packaging requirements and ensure
compatibility.
• Packaging and validating applications using industry-standard packaging tools.
• Customizing package configurations to align with specific business requirements and security
standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving packaging-related issues encountered during testing and
deployment phases.
• Integrating packaged applications seamlessly into software distribution systems and
deployment frameworks.
• Devising deployment strategies for large-scale application rollouts and upgrades.
• Conducting rigorous quality assurance checks on packaged applications to ensure
functionality and reliability.• Conducting comprehensive compatibility testing with various operating systems and
software components.
• Documenting packaging processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for future
reference and knowledge dissemination.
SCCM-Specific Responsibilities:
• Overseeing SCCM Infrastructure Management
• Managing Software Deployment and Packaging
• Implementing Patch Management strategies
• Orchestrating Operating System Deployment procedures
• Ensuring Endpoint Configuration and Compliance
• Generating Reports and Monitoring performance metrics
• Documenting all processes and activities
Intune-Specific Responsibilities:
• Configuring and Deploying Intune solutions
• Enrolling and Provisioning Devices
• Managing Application Lifecycle in Intune
• Enforcing Conditional Access and Security Policies
• Overseeing Endpoint Security Management
• Ensuring Policy Compliance and Reporting
• Developing Documentation and Training Materials
Citrix and VDI Responsibilities:
• Managing Citrix Infrastructure
• Overseeing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as well as VDA
• Configuring and Managing Endpoints
• Implementing Linux Endpoint Management strategies
• Orchestrating Automation and Orchestration processes
• Monitoring and Optimizing Performance Metrics
Requirements
Certifications Required:
• Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) or equivalent
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent• Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate / Flexera Certified
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