Software Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Software Packaging Engineer
Location: Vienna or Winchester, VA or Pensacola, FL
Hybrid: onsite 2-3 days a week
Pay Rate: Open to Both W2 and 1099 options (no H1's)
Position Type: Multiyear Contract


This role requires candidates with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience with EOL processes, scripting, and AD/MECM/MDT software.


Description
We are seeking a contractor to support our client's enterprise-wide End-of-Life (EOL) Software Management Initiative. Over time, the 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





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





Skills Matrix


· Software Discovery & Inventory


· Usage Analysis & Reporting


· EOL Planning & Execution


· Scripting (PowerShell, SQL)


· MSI Editing & Repackaging


· Native Install Technologies

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)