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# Software Packaging & Deployment Specialist

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK
- **Salary:** £27,976.0 - £36,296.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Packaging, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Software Deployment, Software Distribution, Software Troubleshooting, Microsoft InTune, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6ad78901695b0f3cec291365/apply

## About the Role

Job Overview:As an Administrator 1, you will be responsible for end-to-end software packaging, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management across the client's UK estate. The candidate will have excellent knowledge and practical experience working within a busy IT team and be able to show experience with Packaging and Software Distribution of applications., * Experience and expertise with InTune and MECM, ensuring timely and accurate deployment of applications, updates, and patches across all end-user devices.

 * Proficiency in troubleshooting Windows Installer logs, dependency conflicts, and failed deployments.
 * Highly analytical with a strong troubleshooting mindset, able to problem solve either by structured analysis or wider discussion with peers including cross-functional teams.

It Would Also Be Nice For You To Have

 * Strong PowerShell scripting skills, advanced understanding of MSI packaging tools.
 * Knowledge of Azure AD and conditional access for modern device management.
 * Microsoft certifications: MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator), MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator), or ConfigMgr/Intune specialties.
 * Excellent interpersonal skills; team player; ability to be self-motivated to work unsupervised defining own tasks and goals to achieve departmental objectives.
 * Proficiency in packaging applications for remote deployment, including custom actions and scripts.
 * Ability to learn new skills and embrace and adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

## Description

* Manage Intune application assignments across the client estate, deploying updates via controlled change processes.
 * Assisting in resolution of software packaging or deployment issues that affect end-user productivity, root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive measures.
 * Maintaining standards for both packaging and deployment of applications, including naming conventions, version control.