Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Tech Services seeks a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA. ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance is required.

You will develop virtualization packages for mission baseline apps, validate behavior with testers, and optimize app sequencing and delivery in VDI environments. You should have 5+ years in systems administration/virtualization, VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization
• 01M Level II certification
• 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

Responsibilities

• Development of Virtualized packages for mission baseline applications
• Work with application testers and mission SME’s to validate mission application behavior
• Incorporate any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process
• Identify facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment
• Identify automation opportunities for application sequencing and work with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications once established
• Assist the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration as needed
• Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations
• Articulate knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, test plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines
• Perform work without appreciable direction and exercise considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments
• Work with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Analyze, test, and apply regular security patches and software update as required
• Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests
• Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to team members
• Performs all other work as assigned

Job description

• ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Transform technology into opportunity as a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer with D2 Tech Services. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At D2 Tech Services, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. As a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA.

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
• Work with application testers and mission SME’s to validate mission application behavior
• Incorporate any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process
• Identify facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment
• Identify automation opportunities for application sequencing and work with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications once established
• Assist the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration as needed
• Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations
• Articulate knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, test plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines
• Perform work without appreciable direction and exercise considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments
• Work with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Analyze, test, and apply regular security patches and software update as required
• Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests
• Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to team members
• Performs all other work as assigned

Requirements:

• 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)
• 01M Level II certification
• 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)
• 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:

• Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (12+) Operating systems
• Utilizing 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 Active Directory, specifically Group Policy
• Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services
• Understanding of ITIL principles
• Able to create architectural design documents and presentations
• Able to test and apply hardware and software updates
• Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF
• Virtualization computer environment certification (i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization, VCA-DCV)
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.)

Travel:

• There will be occasional trips to the customer site in Arnold, MO

Additional Information:

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $140-150k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.