Software Packaging Engineer

About the role

Plexlane is migrating a Windows environment to Microsoft GCC High and refreshing/rebuilding the Windows laptop fleet. We need an application packaging engineer to package software for automated deployment to new and refreshed devices. This role is onsite in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

What you'll do

• Package, sequence, and test applications for automated deployment (MSI/MSIX/App-V, PSADT wrappers).
• Build and maintain deployment packages in SCCM/MECM and/or Microsoft Intune (Win32 apps, detection rules).
• Support Windows laptop build/refresh: task sequences, driver and application layering, imaging.
• Test packages across device models; remediate install/uninstall/detection issues.
• Document packaging standards and per-application install/config notes.
• Support endpoint and application readiness for the GCC High migration.

Must-haves

• 3+ years in application/software packaging.
• Hands-on packaging: MSI/MSIX/App-V, repackaging, and the PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT).
• Application deployment via SCCM/MECM and/or Microsoft Intune (Win32 packaging, detection rules).
• Windows 10/11 laptop build/refresh, imaging, and task sequences.
• PowerShell scripting.
• Onsite in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
• U.S. Green Card holder or U.S. Citizen (this role cannot provide visa sponsorship).

Nice-to-haves

• GCC High / regulated / government environments.
• Windows Autopilot, driver management, MDT.
• App-V sequencing; application compatibility testing.

Engagement

• 1099 contract, $35-45/hr, onsite in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

About Plexlane

Plexlane is an AI-enabled IT, security and transformation firm. Plexlane is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Green Card holder? (This role cannot provide visa sponsorship.)
• This role is onsite in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Are you local to the DC metro, or able to work onsite there without relocation assistance?
• Do you have hands-on application packaging experience with MSI/MSIX/App-V, repackaging, and the PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)?
• Do you have experience deploying packaged applications via SCCM/MECM and/or Microsoft Intune (Win32 apps, detection rules), including Windows 10/11 laptop build/refresh (imaging, task sequences)?
• This is a 1099 contract role. Are you able to work on a 1099 basis?

Work Location: In person