Application Packaging/Endpoint Systems Engineer - Senior

Anakim Consulting; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakim Consulting seeks a Senior Application Packaging and Endpoint Systems Engineer to lead packaging, deployment, and lifecycle management of 100+ applications across enterprise workstations and VDI. The role also administers Quest KACE SMA and HCL BigFix, while building automated IT workflows with Microsoft Power Automate and SharePoint Online.

The role emphasizes enterprise patch management, vulnerability remediation, and developing custom installation actions using PowerShell and VBScript.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Public Trust eligibility level security access.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related discipline.
• 12+ years in software lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Package, maintain, and support 100+ COTS and custom apps across workstations and VDI.
• Build and modify MSI packages and transforms using Flexera AdminStudio and Repackager.
• Administer and tune KACE SMA and HCL BigFix; create custom Fixlets, Tasks, and scripts.

Skills

Windows packaging

PowerShell scripting

Leadership

Endpoint management

VDI support

Automation workflows

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field

Tools

Flexera AdminStudio

Repackager

Quest KACE SMA

HCL BigFix

Power Automate

SharePoint Online

PowerShell

VBScript

MSI packaging

Job description

Application Packaging/Endpoint Systems Engineer - Senior

Fairmont, West Virginia 26554

Location: On-Site Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility

Security Access: Public Trust eligibility

Position Overview

Anakim Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Application Packaging and Endpoint Systems Engineer to support enterprise endpoint infrastructure, application lifecycle management, and workflow automation. In this role, you will lead the packaging, customization, and silent deployment of 100+ critical software applications across physical workstations and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). The Engineer in this role will also serve as a key administrator for enterprise endpoint management tools, specifically Quest KACE SMA and HCL BigFix, while building automated IT workflows using Microsoft Power Automate and SharePoint Online.

Responsibilities

Application Packaging and Deployment

• Package, maintain, and support 100+ commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom applications across enterprise workstations and VDI environments.
• Build, modify, and optimize Windows Installer (.MSI) packages and transform files (.MST) using Flexera AdminStudio and Repackager tools.
• Convert vendor .exe and legacy installers into clean, unattended, silent installations.
• Direct MSI database-level table edits to resolve Internal Consistency Errors (ICEs) and conflicts.
• Author custom installation actions and wrapper scripts using PowerShell and VBScript for registry, file system, and prerequisite handling.
• Validate all deployment packages across clean baseline virtual machines (VMs) prior to production rollout.

Endpoint Management (Quest KACE and HCL BigFix)

• Quest KACE SMA (K1000): Maintain appliance operations, deploy and monitor KACE Agents, configure Smart Labels (LDAP/filter queries), run discovery scans, schedule automated KScripts (with Verify/Remediate logic), build custom SQL reports, and manage Service Desk queues.
• HCL BigFix Administration: Support core servers, relays, and endpoint agents. Author custom Fixlets, Tasks, and BigFix Action Scripts. Write custom Relevance Language queries for precise targeting and compliance audits.
• Manage third-party application patch lifecycles to minimize enterprise CVE exposure.

Workflow Automation and SharePoint

• Design, build, and maintain internal business process flows using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint Online.
• Connect automated workflows with external systems using custom connectors and REST APIs.
• Administer IT Services SharePoint site assets, document libraries, metadata columns, and granular item-level permissions.

Security Compliance and Operations

• Monitor Security Operations Center (SOC) notices and Mitigation Action Requirements (MARs) to remediate endpoint vulnerabilities within mandated deadlines.
• Conduct daily patch verification scans and attend bi-weekly BigFix/security coordination syncs.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), packaging recipes, and user guides.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship; no dual citizenship permitted
• Current NASA security access or ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security access at the Public Trust level
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in a related discipline such as Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar
• 12+ years of related experience in software application lifecycle management
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making abilities
• Excellent oral, written, and customer service communication skills across all organizational levels.

Technical Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience in Windows application packaging and silent enterprise deployment
• Proficiency with Flexera AdminStudio (Repackager, Tuner, InstallShield, and Conflict Solver).
• 3+ years of direct administration experience with Quest KACE SMA (K1000) and HCL BigFix.
• Proven ability to write custom BigFix Relevance queries and Action Scripts.
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining Power Automate workflows integrated with SharePoint Online and REST APIs.
• 3+ years of advanced scripting in PowerShell and VBScript to automate endpoint configurations.
• 3+ years of web application development or maintenance experience.
• Solid understanding of Windows client/server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and core networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NASA, federal civil agencies, or DoD IV&V facilities.
• Advanced experience resolving complex DLL/registry conflicts and table-level MSI customization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration in relation to BigFix databases.

Application Packaging / Endpoint Management Tags

#ApplicationPackaging #EndpointManagement #FlexeraAdminStudio #AdminStudio #InstallShield #HCLBigFix #BigFix #QuestKACE #KACESMA #PowerShell #PSADT #MSI #PowerAutomate #SharePointOnline #RelevanceLanguage #ActionScript #VDI #PatchManagement #VulnerabilityRemediation #SystemsEngineering

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anakim Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Salary

This position offers a full-time W2 salary plus eligibility to participate in the company's benefits program.

About the Organization

Anakim Consulting is a privately held small company that provides growth opportunities for employees. Come join our team!