Application Packaging Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create silent installation packages in MSI, MST, and MSIX formats, validating them through initial installation testing on Windows 11.

• Collect packaging requirements from internal clients and convert them into scalable technical documentation and solutions.

• Execute end-to-end packaging activities, which include source validation, building, testing, deployment, and production support.

• Resolve packaging and deployment issues using ProcMon, MSI verbose logging, and Windows Event Logs; identify root causes and implement corrective measures.

• Query and adjust the Windows Registry as part of the packaging and deployment processes.

• Engage in peer reviews of packages to maintain quality and adherence to project standards.

• Consider prerequisites, dependencies, and organizational packaging and deployment standards in each solution.

• Provide support for enterprise Windows application packaging and deployment within a large federal Department of Veterans Affairs environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–6+ years of practical application packaging experience, including extensive use of Flexera AdminStudio.

• Understanding of Active Directory, Microsoft Registry, and the capability to query or modify settings.

• Proficiency in using Flexera AdminStudio and Install Shield.

• Proven experience in troubleshooting packaging issues using ProcMon, MSI logging, and Windows Event Logs.

• In-depth knowledge of Windows Installer internals, including MSI tables, custom actions, transforms, component rules, repair behavior, reboot handling, and logging.

• Essential knowledge of PowerShell and/or CMD scripting.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain Public Trust Clearance at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Experience in testing, validating, and certifying Windows platform and application compatibility, including interoperability with technologies such as Citrix.

• Experience in conducting application performance analysis and troubleshooting using Microsoft and commercial toolsets to assess CPU, memory, disk I/O, network latency, and bandwidth usage.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Demonstrated experience working in a remote environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• High attention to detail and strong documentation abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• The opportunity to support high visibility federal missions in IT and healthcare.

• A culture that values innovation, growth, collaboration, and quality.

• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.

• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.

• A career path that rewards ambition and performance.

• Eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits with options designed to meet their needs and the needs of their family.