Citrix & VDI Virtualization Engineer for Mission Apps

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer to support mission applications within the NGA environment. The role involves developing virtualized packages for both VDI sessions and thick clients, validating behavior with testers, and enhancing app delivery infrastructure.

Strong virtualization knowledge and TS/SCI clearance are required. Responsibilities include optimizing sequencing, automating deployment tasks with PowerShell, and producing

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph; polygraph sponsorship available.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.
• 5+ years of Systems Administration/Virtualization experience.
• 3+ years of VDI technologies (VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or MS RDS).
• 2+ years of Citrix XenApp or comparable virtualization tech (App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes).

Responsibilities

• Develop virtualized packages for mission baseline applications.
• Validate mission applications with testers and subject-matter experts.
• Incorporate sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.
• Identify user profile facets to persist across sessions in non-persistent VDI.
• Automate sequencing tasks and streamline sequencing processes with the team.
• Support app delivery infrastructure configuration for VDI as needed.
• Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations.
• Create detailed designs, test plans, test cases, and operational guides.

Skills

Systems Administration

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

PowerShell

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer to support mission applications within the NGA environment. The role involves developing virtualized packages for both VDI sessions and thick clients, validating behavior with testers, and enhancing app delivery infrastructure.

Strong virtualization knowledge and TS/SCI clearance are required. Responsibilities include optimizing sequencing, automating deployment tasks with PowerShell, and producing