Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

Meridian Systematics; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Meridian Systematics seeks a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer to support NGA systems on-site in Virginia. You will package, sequence, test, and deploy Windows applications for non-persistent VDI, manage profiles, and optimize Citrix/VMware delivery platforms.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and strong VDI/packaging experience with PowerShell-based automation and security patching. Collaboration with SMEs and testers is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP).
• 5+ years in systems administration and/or virtualization (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with VDI technologies (VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft RDS).
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with application virtualization/packaging (Citrix XenApp, App‑V, VMware App Volumes, or FlexApp).
• Proven ability to package, sequence, troubleshoot, and deploy Windows applications in enterprise virtualized environments.

Responsibilities

• Application Packaging & Sequencing: Develop, sequence, test, and maintain virtualized mission applications with complex dependencies, plugins, and advanced graphics requirements.
• Profile & Persistence Management: Identify user settings (registry keys, AppData, configuration files) to ensure seamless persistence across non-persistent VDI sessions.
• VDI Infrastructure & Operations: Troubleshoot, configure, and performance-tune Citrix, VMware, and VDI application delivery platforms; support backup, DR, and COOP capabilities.
• Automation & Security: Leverage PowerShell and scripting tools to automate packaging workflows. Analyze, test, and deploy security patches per program guidelines.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work with application testers and mission SMEs to resolve compatibility issues. Author designs, test plans, SOPs, and operational guides while providing technical guidance to team members.

Skills

Systems administration

Virtualization

VDI technologies

Citrix VMware Horizon

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Microsoft RDS

Citrix XenApp

App-V

VMware App Volumes

PowerShell scripting

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Parental leave

Location: On-site (Occasional travel to customer site in St. Louis, MO)

Clearance: Top Secret / SCI

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Overview

The Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer supports the virtualization and delivery of mission-critical applications within the User Facing and Data Center Services Contract for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) systems. This role is responsible for packaging, sequencing, testing, and deploying Windows applications across non-persistent VDI environments, virtual machines, and thick clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Packaging & Sequencing: Develop, sequence, test, and maintain virtualized mission applications with complex dependencies, plugins, and advanced graphics requirements.
• Profile & Persistence Management: Identify user settings (registry keys, AppData, configuration files) to ensure seamless persistence across non-persistent VDI sessions.
• VDI Infrastructure & Operations: Troubleshoot, configure, and performance-tune Citrix, VMware, and VDI application delivery platforms; support backup, DR, and COOP capabilities.
• Automation & Security: Leverage PowerShell and scripting tools to automate packaging workflows. Analyze, test, and deploy security patches per program guidelines.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work with application testers and mission SMEs to resolve compatibility issues. Author designs, test plans, SOPs, and operational guides while providing technical guidance to team members.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI.
• Compliance: DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in systems administration and/or virtualization (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
  • 3+ years of hands‑on experience with VDI technologies (VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft RDS).
  • 2+ years of hands‑on experience with application virtualization/packaging (Citrix XenApp, App‑V, VMware App Volumes, or FlexApp).
• Technical Proficiency: Proven ability to package, sequence, troubleshoot, and deploy Windows applications in enterprise virtualized environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerShell scripting and packaging automation.
• Profile management experience (VMware DEM, Liquidware ProfileUnity).
• Active Directory, Group Policy, and enterprise load-balancing experience.
• Administration of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2012+.
• VMware software‑defined data center (SDDC) tuning and certifications (e.g., VCA-DCV).
• Working knowledge of ITIL practices, ticketing systems (ServiceNow/Remedy), and TOGAF frameworks.