
Senior IT Product Specialist – Application Packaging
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oakland • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $126,000 - $163,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, build, and maintain scripted and non-interactive (silent) Windows application installations for enterprise deployment via Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Microsoft Intune
- Create and modify MSI/MST packages using AdminStudio and InstallShield following established packaging standards and workflows
- Perform installation testing and validation on Windows 11 platforms
- Integrate configuration changes and application settings using Microsoft Installer (MSI) standards and best practices
- Develop custom packaging solutions and resolve compatibility issues using shims where necessary
- Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, CScript, WScript, VBScript, and related scripting tools
- Innovate and implement new automation strategies to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline packaging processes
- Partner with application owners and project teams to gather requirements and define packaging specifications
- Lead technical review sessions to align on business requirements, deployment strategies, and delivery methodologies
- Estimate packaging effort, cost, and timelines for project planning and execution
- Provide regular status updates and accurate delivery forecasts to stakeholders
- Conduct quality assurance testing and peer reviews of application packages
- Provide advanced post-production deployment support and troubleshooting
- Participate in monthly BMC Remedy/ServiceNow queue master rotation
Requirements
- Advanced experience with Flexera AdminStudio, InstallShield and AppDeployToolkit
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and Intune deployment models
- Deep understanding of MSI/MST packaging standards and Windows Installer technologies
- Experience building and deploying application shims
- Strong scripting proficiency (PowerShell preferred)
- Enterprise-level troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Associate in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 4 years of Application Packaging experience
- Strong proficiency at packaging applications into MSI /MST format using AdminStudio and InstallShield
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent work experience (desired)
- 6 years of Application Packaging experience (desired)
- Strong proficiency creating transforms, custom actions, chain installments, understanding software pre-requisites, and user profile settings for new and existing packages (desired)
- Strong proficiency with capturing virtual snapshots (desired)
- Familiarity with building shims to resolve application functionality issues (desired)
- Proficient at Boolean Logic and following other people’s scripts and AppDeployToolkit (desired)
- Ability to create custom scripts (VB or PowerShell) and utilities (C# preferred language) (desired)
- Strong understanding of Windows operating systems (desired)
- Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (desired)
- Experience working at a Utility Company (desired)
Benefits
- Health Care
- Retirement Plans
- Top Industry Wages
- Paid Time Off & Sign-on Bonus
- Relocation Services
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
MSI packagingMST packagingPowerShellVBScriptCScriptshimsapplication deploymentautomation solutionstroubleshootingquality assurance testing
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunicationcollaborationproject planningleadershiprequirement gatheringstatus reportingproblem-solvinginnovationefficiency improvement
Certifications
Associate in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Engineering