Senior Application Packaging Specialist

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is seeking a qualified technical professional based in the Philippines to handle application packaging and performance optimization in VDI environments. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to improve service delivery.

The candidate should possess strong knowledge of Citrix technologies and be adept at using PowerShell for automation. Understanding of SCCM and experience in creating comprehensive documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Citrix architecture and application virtualization.
• Strong knowledge of application packaging for VDI environments.
• Understanding of SCCM architecture and proven experience in application deployments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain application documentation and reports.
• Optimize application performance in VDI environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with infrastructure and platform teams.

Skills

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD)

Application Packaging

PowerShell Scripting

SCCM

Microsoft Intune

Tools

Citrix Studio

Citrix Director

Citrix WEM

Job description

Time type: Full Time.

Job Req Number: 118611

Technical Core Requirements

• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) architecture and components.
• Experience in application virtualization technologies, including Microsoft App‑V; MSIX is nice to have.
• Solid understanding of application compatibility assessment and remediation in virtualized and multi‑user environments (e.g., Citrix, AVD, Windows 11 multi‑session).
• Experience in creating application packaging for core/golden images (Task Sequences in Microsoft Deployment Toolkit).
• Knowledge of Citrix policies, user profiles, and profile management (UPM and fxlogic nice to have).
• Experience with multiple application delivery methods:
  • App‑V packages
  • Installed applications in core/golden images
  • Portable / click‑once app
• Ability to optimize application performance in VDI environments, including resource utilization and user experience improvements.
• Experience with Citrix management tools:
  • Citrix Studio
  • Citrix Director
• Troubleshooting skills across packaging, deployment, and performance issues in multi‑user environments.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with infrastructure, network, and platform teams.
• Experience with scripting, PowerShell, to streamline packaging and deployment processes.
• Strong documentation skills covering processes, configurations, and troubleshooting.
• Continuous focus on best practices, innovation, and service improvement in VDI and application delivery.

Application Packaging for VDI (Citrix Windows Server 2019+ on‑prem and Azure Virtual Desktop)

• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) architecture and components.
• Experience in application virtualization technologies, including Microsoft App‑V; MSIX is nice to have.
• Solid understanding of application compatibility assessment and remediation in virtualized and multi‑user environments (e.g., Citrix, AVD, Windows 11 multi‑session).
• Experience in creating application packaging for core/golden images (Task Sequences in Microsoft Deployment Toolkit).
• Knowledge of Citrix policies, user profiles, and profile management (UPM and fxlogic nice to have).
• Experience with multiple application delivery methods:
  • App‑V packages
  • Installed applications in core/golden images
  • Portable / click‑once app
  • Web applications (browser app run via URL)
• Ability to optimize application performance in VDI environments, including resource utilization and user experience improvements.
• Experience with Citrix management tools:
  • Citrix Studio
  • Citrix Director
  • Citrix WEM (Workspace Environment Management)
• Troubleshooting skills across packaging, deployment, and performance issues in multi‑user environments.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with infrastructure, network, and platform teams.
• Experience with scripting, PowerShell, to streamline packaging and deployment processes.
• Strong documentation skills covering processes, configurations, and troubleshooting.
• Continuous focus on best practices, innovation, and service improvement in VDI and application delivery.

Application Packaging for Laptops (Microsoft SCCM / Endpoint Manager)

• Strong understanding of SCCM architecture, including:
  • Distribution Points
  • Client agents
  • Application model
• Proven experience in application packaging and deployment via SCCM:
  • MSI
  • EXE wrappers
  • App‑V
  • PowerShell‑based deployments
• Experience creating and managing:
  • Applications
  • Packages
  • Deployment types
  • Targeting collections (user and device)
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and custom deployment logic.
• Familiarity with packaging standards, QA processes, UAT, and enterprise best practices.
• Understanding of change and release management processes in enterprise environments.

Documentation, Reporting & Governance

• Ability to create and maintain:
  • Application documentation
  • Technical documentation
  • Process and SOP documentation
• Experience preparing reports and status updates for stakeholders.
• Strong focus on process standardization and documentation quality.

Compliance

• Understanding of policies, security standards (app vulnerabilities).
• Strong understanding of software compliance, licensing, and intellectual property protection.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in complex, global enterprise environments.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Effective stakeholder communication and knowledge sharing.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager):
  • Application packaging
  • Assignments (Win32 apps, MSIX, Store apps)
• Knowledge of MSIX packaging.
• Experience with Patch My PC (SCCM and Intune integration).
• Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and modern VDI architectures.
• Experience with Windows 11 multi‑session environments.
• Understanding of user experience monitoring and performance analytics in VDI (e.g., log analysis, session performance).