Windows Software Packager (BE-Brussels)

We are actively searching an individual to work in the Workplace & Application Engineering team that is responsible to prepare software for deployment on the Windows platform.

Mission:

General Task Description
1. Software Information Gathering, Packaging, Testing and Deployment
Gather information from business/IT sources, retrieve installation media, installation in
development, software/application packaging, package testing and certification, preparation for
deployment, documentation
2. Software Infrastructure Planning
Determine the (Terminal Server/Citrix) server infrastructure requirements to deliver the software
based on user and system requirements, provide a planning for infrastructure readiness
3. Technical Software Support
Provide support for technical issues with the software release, initiate corrective actions, help with
the administration of the software infrastructure, second line support

Scope of Services and Deliverables
· Communication with application responsible (non technical end-user)
· Packaging/Sequencing of applications & utilities for client based installations
· Packaging/Sequencing of software for Terminal Server/Citrix based installations
· Create or update documentation concerning our packaging standards for applications
· Create or update documentation on the software installation procedure, automation and known problems
· Install and test software in qualification environment
· Packaging and assistance to our development staff on in-house developed software
· Creating start-up and installation scripts in VBS and ASP

Profile:

Required level and content of education
Bachelor/Graduate

Personal skills
Mandatory: Normal social skills, able to work in a team of professionals under pressure, good communication skills, technical writing skills
Preferable: Autonomy, able to interact with business users, proven track record of meeting deadlines, planning and organisation skills

Business experience
Mandatory: 1-3 years of professional experience in IT for the enterprise
Preferable: Experience in IT for financial/Insurance institutions

Technical experience
Mandatory: Expert in MSI Packaging with Macrovision Admin Studio
Expert in Softgrid / AppV application sequencing.
Experience with Citrix Presentation Server (publishing, resource management, policies, user settings)
Good scripting skills (VBS, ASP, PowerShell)
Good overall knowledge of the IT world
Good knowledge of Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Office 2003, Active Directory
Preferable: Good knowledge of database structures and SQL statements
Knowledge of Windows Vista / Windows 7
Knowledge of Windows 2008 Server
Network and storage related skills

Functional experience
Mandatory: Experience in industrialization of software distribution.
Familiar with structured methodologies for the preparation, packaging, test and deployment of applications
Preferable: Awareness of ITIL concepts.

Language requirements:
French or Dutch plus English

Please send your CV by email, or contact Kees Maenhout on +32 (0)473 883 856

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