Application Packaging /SCCM

To write an effective application packager job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included application packager job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Coordinate desktop security updates to ensure compliance while minimizing operational risk and impact

Provide input into strategic direction and provide technical leadership within the App Delivery team

Own and implement process and technical improvements including process documentation and compliance improvements

Create partnerships with Information Security and LOB associates to understand the desktop requirements and challenges

Engage Application Owners/Developers/Vendors as needed to develop appropriate technical solutions

Create application packages in MSI and/or Virtual format (App-V and Thinapp)

Maintain windows updates using Configuration Manager 2012

Create deployment plans that mitigate risk, minimize conflict, and maximize level of effort

Create partnerships with support teams ensuring they’re aware of desktop changes and have an opportunity to provide feedback

Remediate issues discovered during testing or deployment

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

List any licenses or certifications required by the position:CISSP, ITIL, MCSE, MCSA, PRINCE, SME

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the application packager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such asBachelor's and Master's DegreeinComputer Science, Engineering, Technical, Education, Management Information Systems, Science, Information Systems, Technology, Business, Information Technology

Desired skills forapplication packagerinclude:

Active Directory

Modify settings

Microsoft Registry and ability to query

Power Shell

MS Windows server and desktop operating systems

VB scripting

C#

Higher

ITIL

OS X and Windows products and configuration

Desired experience forapplication packagerincludes:

Troubleshooting the packages in case of failure

Maintaining high quality for deliverables

Scripting experience VBScript and Powershell

Provide third level support on packages, deployment, and windows update issues

Engage with project teams as needed to provide packaging and deployment support

High school diploma, equivalent certification or military experience