Citrix Virtualization Engineer - VDI & Packaging

Meridian Systematics

Springfield (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.