Application Packaging

 JD:

• Assist in handling internal packaging QA process
• Help oversee the complete application packaging process
• 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.
• Create application package in MSI and/or Virtual format (App-V 5.0) for Windows (Desktops & Citrix).
• Handle multiple requests to ensure all packages are delivered within SLA & meet the business emergencies.
• 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.
• 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, Mobile Devices and Virtual desktop environment.
• 3-6 years of experience in Application Packaging using Installshield AdminStudio
• 3-6 years of experience in Microsoft Application Virtualization and sequencing tasks (App-V 4.6 and App-V 5.0)
• 2-4 years of experience in software deployment using SCCM (2007/2012)
• Knowledge of Automation/scripting using PowerShell/VBScript.
• 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
• Development skills a plus.