Packaging & Deployment Engineer (SC Cleared)

Packaging & Deployment Engineer (SC Cleared)

*candidates must have an active SC clearance to start*

Start: ASAP
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: hybrid, Gloucester
Pay: inside IR35, up to £350 p/day

We are seeking a skilled Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer to join on a contract basis. This role focuses on packaging, testing, and deploying applications using SCCM and Intune, ensuring standardised, secure, and compliant software delivery across the enterprise. You'll be part of a collaborative team, supporting pre-production and production environments, incident resolution, and platform maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
- Package applications using AdminStudio, InstallShield, PowerShell, and other tools
- Deploy and troubleshoot applications via SCCM and Intune
- Migrate Legacy applications to MSIX or Intune-based deployment
- Maintain deployment infrastructure, naming conventions, and package standards
- Resolve 2nd/3rd line incidents, including on-call and out-of-hours support (as per rota)
- Participate in change management, governance, and CAB processes
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders for smooth rollouts
- Create technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing
- Travel within the UK may be required to client or partner sites

Required Skills
- Proven experience in application packaging (MSI, App-V, MSIX, Intune)
- Strong knowledge of SCCM (Current Branch), Intune, Autopilot, and Conditional Access
- Expertise in PowerShell, VBScript, and Batch Scripting
- Solid understanding of Windows 10/11, Active Directory, and Group Policy
- Good hardware knowledge and desktop troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication and documentation abilities
- Flexible to work across multiple shifts and provide on-call support

Desirable Skills
- Microsoft certifications (eg MD-102, MCSA)
- ITIL Foundation certification
- Experience in large-scale or regulated environments
- Exposure to Agile/DevOps methodologies
- Knowledge of cloud-based solution delivery in enterprise settings