Application Packager (SC or DV Security Cleared)

Polar Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the worlds' leading IT Services providers for an experienced Application Packager to join the Software Discovery & Application Packaging Team, who are responsible for the end-to-end delivery and ongoing lifecycle management of applications and Operating System gold builds for prestigious customers.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of software application packaging, excellent communication and customer service skills, and a collaborative nature, working closely with key stakeholders and wider IT support teams.

Skills & Experience

• Current/Active Security Clearance at SC or DV level.


• Proven experience of Application Lifecycle Management in an Enterprise environment.


• Strong Application Packaging experience using Flexera AdminStudio & ORCA


• Expert understanding of MSI technology


• Expert understanding of APP-V


• Experience of large-scale OS migration projects (Windows 7/10) and software deployments (MS Office)


• Familiar with Operating System Deployment (OSD) tools such as MDT


• Experience with SCCM 2012 (or higher)


• Experience of SCCM / WSUS patching technology


• Microsoft Active Directory 2003-2016 server


• Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPO's)


• Understand and input into desktop engineering standards, processes, and best practices


• Some scripting skills (e.g.
  BAT, PowerShell, VB or C# Scripts)


• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure - basic knowledge of project management tools/techniques, cloud/networking technologies, awareness of Change / Release Management etc.

Desirable

• ServiceNow


• ITIL Foundation


• Application layering (VMware App Volumes)

The Application Packager will be rewarded with an exciting role with a global leader in the IT Services space, allied to superb career advancement opportunities (including access to a large library of training courses & accreditations to support personal and technical development), an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Private Medical & Health Insurance, Company Pension Scheme, Income Protection, 23 days Holiday (rising to 25 days, plus the option to buy or sell additional holiday), Life Insurance, and more.

In addition, access to on-site facilities including Gym, Café and Costa Coffee, and some flexible working, on a hybrid basis (after initial on-boarding/integration period) will be available to the successful candidate.