Software Packaging Engineer

Description:

We are seeking a contractor to support our enterprise-wide End-of-Life (EOL) Software Management Initiative. Over time, our internal software catalog has accumulated a significant number of legacy, redundant, and unsupported applications. This initiative aims to identify, assess, and retire these titles to reduce risk, cost, and complexity across the organization. The contractor will be responsible for analyzing installed software, evaluating usage and support status, and collaborating with stakeholders to plan and execute EOL strategies. Responsibilities Lead and support full lifecycle EOL software project activities Coordinate with project managers and engineering teams Manage risks, issues, and change requests Ensure successful decommissioning of targeted software Conduct environment-wide software discovery and usage analysis Identify unsupported, vulnerable, and redundant software titles Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to validate EOL candidates Document findings, decisions, and remediation plans Ensure compliance with internal standards and industry best practices Provide technical leadership and guidance on software lifecycle management Present findings and recommendations to technical and business audiences

Standard Packaging Performance:

Pre-Packaging Research and Validation Packaging Work Quality Control/Validation of Package MECM Integration/Application Creation Validation of Install/Uninstall via MECM Create AD Group for Application in Test OU Collaborate with Customer as they perform UAT Create User-Centric User and Device Collection(s) via the User-Centric Right-Click Tool and/or Manual Query Creations Setup Pilot Deployment(s) of Application through MECM (including any Change tickets) Move AD Group for Application to Prod OU Setup Deployment to Prod through MECM (including any Change tickets) Retire/Delete Old Version(s) of the Software (AD, MECM, and MDT) E-mail Appropriate Groups with Notification of Retired/New Software and Ensure Final Cleanup Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Strong understanding of software lifecycle and EOL processes Proficiency in PowerShell, SQL, WQL, Power BI, and software inventory tools Experience with Change Management Processes, including initiating, documenting, and submitting change tickets Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Experience with packaging, repackaging, and software deployment technologies Familiarity with Windows 10/11, MAC or VDI Enterprise Environment Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams Excellent communication and documentation skills Desired experience with Splunk/UberAgent Desired experience with InstallShield and Liquidware FlexApp Desired 3+ years Software Package Engineering experience Skill Matrix Software Discovery & Inventory Usage Analysis & Reporting EOL Planning & Execution Scripting (PowerShell, SQL) MSI Editing & Repackaging Native Install Technologies Stakeholder Engagement & Communication