Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer / Endpoint & App Packaging Engineer

Morgantown, WV 26554

Location: On-Site Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility in Fairmont, WV

Security Access: Public Trust eligibility

Job Description:

Anakim Consulting, Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Developer with Endpoint and Application Packaging expertise to lead and support enterprise software deployment, endpoint management, and application architecture. In this role, you will apply extensive technical knowledge to manage software packaging, systems integration, and workflow automation across multiple platforms. You will act as a technical authority for KACE SMA and BigFix administration, ensure rigorous customer compliance standards, and mentor development teams while consulting with stakeholders to meet application requirements. Prior experience supporting NASA is preferred.

Responsibilities include:

Core Software Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software applications and major product enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production problems related to software applications, addressing complex issues of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
• Instruct, assign, direct, and check the work of other software developers on the team.
• Consult with project teams and end-users to identify application requirements, perform feasibility analyses for management, and evaluate third-party software/testing tools.
• Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements.
• Participate in the development of comprehensive software user manuals.

Software Packaging and Deployment

• Support and maintain over 100+ software applications deployed on IV&V workstations and VDI.
• Create, modify, and optimize MSI packages and MST transforms from vendor setups or legacy installations.
• Convert standard .exe setups or legacy installations into clean, silent-install MSI packages using capture tools such as Repackager.
• Develop custom actions using PowerShell and VBScript to handle complex configurations and registry adjustments during installation.
• Debug installation errors, analyze log files, resolve file/registry conflicts, and test packages on clean virtual machines.
• Edit and validate MSI databases at the table level using tools like AdminStudio to eliminate Internal Consistency Errors (ICEs).

KACE SMA Administration

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, updates, and maintenance of the virtual and physical KACE SMA appliances.
• Manage the deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle of the KACE Agent across IV&V network-connected devices.
• Package, test, and remotely deploy applications and scripts (KScripts, PowerShell, VBScript, or Shell); design execution logic involving "Verify" and "Remediation" parameters to automatically resolve endpoint compliance issues.
• Implement discovery scans to inventory all hardware, network peripherals, and software assets; leverage the software catalog to track application usage, reconcile software licenses, and generate compliance audits.
• Build and manage Smart Labels using advanced filtering and LDAP queries to target specific user groups, offices, or device types for updates.
• Design custom SQL and wizard-generated reports to present hardware lifecycles, patch levels, and software compliance metrics.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize the built-in KACE Service Desk ticketing workflows, queues, and knowledge bases.

BigFix Administration

• Maintain the BigFix architecture, including core servers, relays, and database components.
• Monitor system health and optimize relay hierarchies for efficient bandwidth utilization.
• Troubleshoot agent connectivity and promptly resolve deployment failures.
• Develop and test Fixlets and tasks for custom software deployments.
• Manage third-party application updates to minimize security vulnerabilities.
• Generate comprehensive compliance reports for leadership and audit teams.

SharePoint and Workflow Administration

• Manage the IT Services SharePoint site, document libraries, lists, metadata columns, and unique item-level permissions.
• Manage Power Automate workflows for internal IT processes.
• Connect SharePoint and Power Automate with Power Apps and external REST APIs.
• Monitor flow run histories and resolve integration errors.

Compliance and Reporting

• Monitor NASA Security Operations Center (SOC) Mitigation Action Requirement (MAR) announcements and mitigate vulnerabilities as mandated by the Agency.
• Perform daily system and patch compliance checks to ensure IV&V systems are up to date on critical security patches.
• Attend bi-weekly CSET BigFix meetings to stay briefed on upcoming changes.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship)
• Ability to obtain security access (Public Trust level)
• Reside within a 50-mile radius of the Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline (equivalent years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 12+ years of relevant software development and endpoint management expertise including:
  
  
  
  • 5+ years of dedicated experience in Windows application packaging and software distribution, including proficiency with Flexera AdminStudio
  • 3+ years of direct, hands-on endpoint administration experience working within the Quest KACE SMA (K1000) Administrator Console, alongside experience in BigFix administration
  • 3+ years of experience in web application development and maintenance
  • 3+ years creating and maintaining Power Automate workflows
  • 3+ years of experience with PowerShell and VBScript. Highly proficient in writing scripts using PowerShell, VBScript, or Bash to support custom KScripts within KACE
  
  
  
  
• Deep administrative understanding of Windows Server/Client platforms, Active Directory/GPOs, and core network configurations (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP)
• Proficient in writing custom Relevance queries for targeting and filtering
• Experienced in creating BigFix Action Scripts for automation and configuration. Basic knowledge of MS SQL Server administration related to BigFix
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and a disciplined approach to Change Management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize individual and team workloads
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across all organizational levels
• Excellent customer service, oral communication, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced expertise utilizing AdminStudio for complex application packaging.
• Hands-on experience optimizing Quest KACE SMA and HCL BigFix environments at an enterprise level.
• Proven track record of troubleshooting intricate application errors within legacy and modern Windows environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Automate.
• Excellent technical documentation skills.

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