ADNET Systems, Inc. is hiring a Software Developer IV to support the AEGIS contract for NASA’s Katherine Johnson IV&V program in Fairmont, WV (onsite). This role focuses on enterprise software packaging and deployment, endpoint management, and compliance tooling across virtual and physical environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Support and maintain deployment of 100+ software applications on IV&V workstations and VDI.
- Create, modify, and optimize MSI packages and MST transforms using vendor setups or legacy installations.
- Convert .exe and legacy installations into clean, silent-install MSI packages, including package creation using capture tools such as Repackager.
- Develop custom installation actions using PowerShell and VBScript to support complex configurations and registry adjustments.
- Debug installation failures by analyzing logs, resolving file and registry conflicts, and validating packages on clean virtual machines.
- Edit and validate MSI databases at the table level using tools such as AdminStudio to resolve ICE (Internal Consistency Errors).
- Manage day-to-day operations, updates, and maintenance for virtual and physical KACE SMA appliances.
- Oversee deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of the KACE Agent across IV&V network-connected devices.
- Package, test, and remotely deploy applications and scripts, including KScripts, PowerShell, VBScript, or Shell.
- Design execution logic that uses Verify and Remediation parameters to address endpoint compliance issues.
- Implement discovery scans to inventory hardware, network peripherals, and software assets, and use the software catalog to track usage, reconcile licenses, and produce compliance audits.
- Build and manage Smart Labels with advanced filtering and LDAP queries to target specific user groups, offices, or device types.
- Design custom SQL and wizard-generated reports showing hardware lifecycles, patch levels, and software compliance metrics.
- Configure and maintain KACE Service Desk workflows, ticket queues, and knowledge bases.
- Maintain BigFix architecture, including core servers, relays, and database components.
- Monitor system health and optimize relay hierarchies to improve bandwidth utilization.
- Troubleshoot agent connectivity and resolve deployment failures.
- Develop and test Fixlets and tasks for custom software deployments.
- Manage third-party application updates to reduce security vulnerabilities.
- Generate compliance reporting for leadership and audit teams.
- Manage the IT Services SharePoint site, including 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 Power Automate flow run histories and address integration errors.
- Monitor NASA SOC Mitigation Action Requirement (MAR) announcements and mitigate vulnerabilities as required by the Agency.
- Perform daily system and patch compliance checks to keep IV&V systems current on critical security patches.
- Attend bi-weekly CSET BigFix meetings to stay informed about upcoming changes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of dedicated experience in Windows application packaging and software distribution.
- Proficiency with Flexera AdminStudio.
- 3+ years of experience with PowerShell and VBScript.
- 3+ years of experience in web application development and maintenance.
- 3+ years of experience creating and maintaining Power Automate workflows.
- Deep administrative understanding of Windows Server/Client, Active Directory and GPOs, and core network configurations (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP).
- Highly proficient scripting for custom KScripts within KACE using PowerShell, VBScript, or Bash.
- 3+ years of hands-on administration with Quest KACE SMA (K1000) Administrator Console, plus experience administering BigFix.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, excellent cross-departmental communication, and disciplined Change Management practices.
- Proficiency writing custom Relevance queries for targeting and filtering.
- Experience creating BigFix Action Scripts for automation and configuration.
- Basic knowledge of MS SQL Server administration related to BigFix.
- Ability to manage and prioritize individual and team workloads independently.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate across all organizational levels.
- Excellent customer service and strong oral and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced expertise using AdminStudio for complex application packaging.
- Hands-on experience optimizing enterprise Quest KACE SMA and HCL BigFix environments.
- Proven troubleshooting experience for intricate application errors in legacy and modern Windows environments.
- Hands-on experience configuring SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Automate.
- Excellent technical documentation skills.
Skills and Technologies
MSI, MST, Repackager, PowerShell, VBScript, AdminStudio, KACE SMA (K1000), KACE Agent, KScripts, Shell, LDAP, SQL, BigFix, Fixlets, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, REST APIs, Bash, Active Directory, GPOs, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, MS SQL Server, CSET, Relevance
