SC Cleared Packaging SME

Packaging SME
Mandated Umbrella Engagement
Onsite in Barrow-in-Furness - expenses paid

Overview

One of the main functions of End User Computing is to provide application packaging and deployment services across the client estate supporting client request and for key projects.
The Application Packager/Software Packager will be responsible for packaging, testing and deploying all applications used on End User devices to high service standard.

To apply for this role you will need to have the ability to achieve SC Security Clearance (UK National).

Job Duties
To develop, test and maintain software packages for distribution to user desktops, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
To build and maintain images containing operating system and core applications for distribution to user desktops, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
To maintain effective local documentation including standard operating procedures, best practices, and methodologies for application packaging and OS deployment.
To develop and maintain skills in Microsoft Windows, OS deployment and software packaging technologies, including assessing how they may be deployed into existing services or developed into new ones.
Contribute to the development of the End User Computing infrastructure, particularly relating to applications and image deployment, assisting with the development of technical methodologies, best practice, policies, procedures and associated documentation.
Contribute to the ongoing software selection and management, particularly relating to applications and image deployment, best practice, policies, procedures and associated documentation.
Other reasonable duties at the request of your management.
Be active in ensuring your own continuing professional development and participate in relevant professional activities.

Typical Skills Required (3-5 years experience +)
Vendor install methodologies - know the common vendor install silent techniques, how to tear apart a vendor install and use its components to create a silent install.
Powershell. The ability to edit and create code in a readable manner, to understand other peoples code. Create code from scratch.
ADT - Application Developers Toolkit. A thorough understanding of the now standard toolkit, how to use it efficiently, how to extend its functionality.
SCCM Current Branch. Create applications/collections/queries/detection methods in SCCM, and to deploy those applications.
MSI Packaging - Detailed Knowledge of MSI editing techniques, custom actions, transforms, patches etc.

Common Skills
Strong Communication skills (written and verbal) in English
Proven track record working with clients
You must possess the ability to think around issues, a lateral thinker, structured problem solver.
Be a team player who is able to work on their own and bring back new knowledge to the team.
Have an ethos of sharing knowledge within the team and externally when required.
Ability to converse with various stakeholders at different levels
Have the mindset to challenge and discuss decision points
Demonstration of a wide Infrastructure & Industry knowledge on various technical products
Capable of delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of Project and Programme Governance
Good working knowledge of processes and procedures (eg DELIVERY, ITIL)
Understanding of commercial models and costing development
Ability to manage and control technical risks and work with assumptions
Architectural Documentation standards (HLD, DLD, Build & Standard Operating Procedures)

Note:
Applicable candidates will:
- Hold MOD SC Clearance or be able to obtain
- Have not been outside the UK for more than 28 consecutive days in the last 5 years
- Single UK National
- Be available to travel to Barrow-in-Furness as and when required