Application Packaging​/Endpoint Systems Engineer - Senior

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Location: On-Site Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility

Security Access: Public Trust eligibility

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 Big Fix, while building automated IT workflows using Microsoft Power Automate and SharePoint Online.

• 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 Admin Studio 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 Power Shell and VBScript for registry, file system, and prerequisite handling.
• Validate all deployment packages across clean baseline virtual machines (VMs) prior to production rollout.

• 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 Big Fix Administration: Support core servers, relays, and endpoint agents. Author custom Fixlets, Tasks, and Big Fix Action Scripts. Write custom Relevance Language queries for precise targeting and compliance audits.
• Manage third‑party application patch life cycles to minimize enterprise CVE exposure.

• 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.

• 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 Big Fix/security coordination syncs.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), packaging recipes, and user guides.

• 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…