Application Packaging Lead (Minnetonka)

Job Title : Application Packaging Lead

Location : Minnetonka, MN

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end application packaging lifecycle using Flexera AdminStudio, App Deployment Toolkit

(PSADT), and related tools.

Customize, build, validate, and optimize MSI / MST packages to meet security, compliance, and business

requirements.

Troubleshoot packaging, integration, and deployment issues across staging, UAT, and production

environments.

Integrate packaged applications with enterprise deployment systems (Intune, SCCM / MECM, JAMF, etc.).

Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins to significantly streamline packaging

and deployment workflows.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with KPIs, SLAs, and operational best practices.

Oversee and support Citrix infrastructure, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Virtual Delivery Agents

(VDA).

Manage hybrid cloud environments across Azure, on-premises servers, Azure AD, Intune / MDM auto-

enrollment, and enterprise endpoint platforms.

Conduct comprehensive QA across Windows 10 / 11, server OS versions, and virtualized environments.

Perform application compatibility assessments and implement remediation strategies for legacy, modern,

and complex applications.

Maintain complete documentation of packaging processes, troubleshooting steps, standards, and best

practices.

Act as a subject matter expert in application virtualization, packaging methodologies, and enterprise

deployment frameworks.

Required Skills & Expertise

Strong experience with endpoint management solutions : Microsoft Intune, SCCM / MECM, JAMF, Azure

AD.

Deep knowledge of Windows desktop / server OS, storage, networking (DNS, DHCP), Active Directory, and

O365.

Expert-level proficiency in PowerShell, VBScript, SQL, WQL, and WMI.

Hands-on automation experience using Ansible, Jenkins, CI / CD pipelines.

Solid understanding of cloud deployment methodologies (Azure / AWS).

Extensive experience in MSI packaging, custom scripting, MST transformations, App-V / virtualization, and

deployment configuration.

Knowledge of software lifecycle management, software asset management (SAM), and licensing

compliance.

Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including incident, problem, and change management.

Proven experience coordinating with software vendors to validate requirements and ensure compatibility.

Lead packaging automation initiatives across large distributed teams.

Work cross-functionally with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business / application owners.

Required Certifications

Citrix Certified Associate Virtualization (CCA-V)

Microsoft Certified : Modern Desktop Administrator Associate