Application Packaging - ABN TECH CORP

Application Packaging
Princeton, NJ
6+ Months Contract
HYBRID


Role Responsibility

Create application package in MSI and/or Virtual format (App-V 5.0) for Windows (Desktops & Citrix) and Casper packages for Mac.
Deploying packages via BlackRock currently supported deployment toolsets to targeted users.
Perform complete end to end packaging activities include source validation till deployment and production support.
Assist in internal peer review\QA of packages. Peer review and QA must be completed to meet BlackRock standards and BlackRock team have final QA sign off.
Engage internal customer to obtain packaging requirements and create technical documents with solutions to meet requirements and scale to large environment.
Ensure prerequisites or dependencies as well as BlackRock packaging/deployment standards are accounted for in the solution delivered.
Engage Application Owner/Developer/Vendor to assist with technical configuration when necessary.
Handle multiple requests to ensure all packages are delivered within SLA & meet the business emergencies whilst maintaining BlackRock standards.
Perform internal testing/quality assurance to ensure package complies with standards.
Coordinate testing and User Acceptance Signoff with application owner.
Remediate issues discovered during testing or deployment.
Stage deployments to the target audience using SCCM for Windows or Casper for Mac.
Create change requests in change management system when applicable.
Provide L3 level support on package functionality or deployment issues in production.
Engage with project teams as needed to provide packaging and deployment support.
Provide L3 level support of desktops, laptops, and Virtual desktop environment.
Drive process improvements and Automations to increase effectiveness and Quality. Lead and contribute POC of new tools in Digital workspace and support migration\implementation of new tools and infra

Experience

10-12 Yrs of professional experience in IT Industry Minimum 8 years of experience in Application Packaging using Installshield AdminStudio
Min 4 years of experience in Microsoft Application Virtualization and sequencing tasks (App-V 4.6 and App-V 5.1)
4-6 years of experience in software deployment using SCCM (2007/2012 and later) and\or Intune
Knowledge of Automation/scripting using PowerShell/VBScript.
Knowledge of creating Mac packages & deployment using Casper.
Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, Antivirus Softwares, Citrix, Virtual Desktop environments.
Good communication skills & team player, ability to co-ordinate well within local/global teams within same function as well as cross functional teams, Works under general supervision; reports to a team lead or manager.
Demonstrates ability to organize and coordinate activities associated with all aspects of application packaging requirements, certification, testing, reporting and deployment.
Demonstrates ability to ensure processes are being followed by the team and suggest improvements.
Development skills a plus