Application Packager (DV Cleared)Location: Reading, UK (100% Onsite)Engagement: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)Security Clearance: Valid, fully transferable Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is mandatoryRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Application Packager to join our Software Discovery and Packaging Team supporting a secure, mission-critical defence programme in Reading.Operating fully onsite within an air-gapped/controlled environment, you will manage the end-to-end application lifecycle-from initial requirements discovery and packaging through to deployment, patching, and retirement. The estate encompasses Windows 10/11 endpoints managed via Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), requiring a specialist who is equally adept at modern packaging methodologies and legacy software remediation.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Packaging Lifecycle: Lead software intake and discovery, evaluating licensing, identifying dependencies, rationalising redundant versions, and delivering clean, production-ready packages.Packaging and Authoring: Develop, test, and maintain MSI packages, MST transforms, and custom scripted installers using tools such as Flexera AdminStudio, InstallShield, and ORCA.Complex Application Delivery: Package bespoke, legacy, and high-complexity software suites (e.g., Autodesk, Microsoft 365/Office, specialised engineering, and scientific tooling).MECM Deployment and Management: Configure and deploy packages using the MECM Application Model, setting ..... full job details .....