Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

Abile Group, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abile Group, Inc. is seeking a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client on a long-term contract.

You will develop virtualized packages for mission applications, validate behavior with testers, and improve sequencing automation across VDI environments. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Poly, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years in virtualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration/Virtualization.
• 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
• 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc).
• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.
• In-depth knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilities; ability to apply to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop virtualized packages for mission baseline applications for both VDI sessions and thick clients.
• Coordinate with testers and SMEs to validate mission application behavior.
• Identify and persist user settings across non-persistent VDI sessions.
• Identify automation opportunities for application sequencing and streamline processes.
• Support application delivery infrastructure configuration and disaster recovery planning.
• Create detailed designs, test plans, implementation guides, and training materials.

Skills

VDI technologies

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

PowerShell scripting

Documentation

Written & verbal communication

Active Directory / Group Policy

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix XenApp

PowerShell

Active Directory

Job description

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications.
  • Applications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients.
  • Applications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements.
• Works with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior.
• Incorporates any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.
• Identifies facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment.
• Identifies automation opportunities for application sequencing and works with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once established.
• Assists the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as needed.
• Improves backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations.
• Articulates knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc. rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, tests plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines.
• Performs work without appreciable direction and exercises considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.
• Works with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Analyzes, tests, and applies regular security patches and software update as required.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation and provide training to other team members.
• Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests.
• Performs all other work as assigned.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization. (Additional Education, Training, Certifications or Work Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience).

• 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
• 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc).

Required Certifications:

• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.

Required Skills:

• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and apply virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements.
• Good work ethic and active desire to learn.
• Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems.
• Utilize scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and manage deployments.
• Experience with non-persistent desktop environments.
• Experience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs' Profile-Unity.
• Familiarity with ActiveDirectory, specifically Group Policy.
• Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services.
• Understand principles of ITIL.
• Able to create architectural design documents and presentations.
• Able to test and apply hardware and software updates.
• Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Virtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV).
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc).

About Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group, founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors across Enterprise Analytics, IT & Systems Engineering, and Program & Project Management, merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026 - an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. Together, this partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, we remain dedicated to our employees and clients and seek high‑performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.