Senior VDI Engineer - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a VDI Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a large-scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

You will serve as SME for performance and reliability, supporting a globally accessed VDI environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure end-user experiences. The role requires strong Citrix expertise, experience with PVS/MCS and CVAD, and the ability to operate in complex production environments with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph; sponsorship available.
• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (v7.15+).
• 5+ years of experience with BS degree or equivalent.
• Progressive roles from Administrator to Senior Engineer.
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) v7.15+ and later.
• Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) and Machine Creation Services (MCS).
• Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD).
• Citrix Netscaler/ADC/VPX.
• Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM).
• Citrix App Layering.
• Liquidware Profile Unity.
• Hyper-V, VMware VDI (Microsoft or Citrix).
• Familiar with HP AnyConnect and Leostream.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3/4 support to system admins for VDI issues.
• Guide desktop optimization for platform interoperability; liaison between VDI technologies.
• Offer endpoint support on Virtual Desktop related tasks.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of administration, engineering, and implementation of VDI technologies.
• Operate across multiple complex production environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Apply extensive technical expertise across related disciplines.
• Conduct trade studies and make recommendations on solutions and make/buy decisions.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Citrix VDI

Citrix App Layering

Citrix Netscaler

Citrix Workspace Environment Mgmt (WEM

Liquidware Profile Unity

Hyper-V

VMware VDI

Leostream

HP AnyConnect

Troubleshooting & support (Tier 3/4)

End-user/Desktop optimization

Education

BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)

VMware vCenter

Job description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a VDI Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or Arnold, MO.

HOW A VDI ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Virtual Desktop Engineer to support the design, configuration, and maintenance of a large, globally accessed virtual desktop environment. This role will be the SME in troubleshooting all related performance issue across the organization. Additionally, the position will require an individual experienced in system design and integration, identity life-cycle management, and process automation and improvement.

We are looking for an individual who has a proven track record designing and maintaining VDI in a large enterprise. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who exceeds as an individual, as well as excels among peers in a team environment. The individual should possess a passion for operational excellence and a high level of interpersonal and soft skills.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• In addition to architecting and designing, the VDI Engineer will provide TIER 3/4 support to system administrators in order to resolve VDI issues.
• Provide guidance on optimization of desktops for platform interoperability and act as liaison between Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies.
• Offers endpoint support on issues and trouble resolution tasks on Virtual Desktop related tasks.
• Maintains an Advanced knowledge relative to administration, engineering, and implementation of virtual desktop infrastructure-related technologies.
• Operate across multiple and complex production environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Conducts trade studies and makes recommendations on solutions and "make buy" decisions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Can sponsor for a polygraph.
• Experience providing engineering support for legacy and current versions of Citrix products.
• 5+ years of experience with BS degree or a combination of years of experience and education
• Progressive roles from Administrator to Sr. Engineer
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops v7.15 and later
• Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) and Machine Creation Services (MCS)
• Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD)
• Citrix Netscaler / ADC / VPX
• Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM)
• Citrix App Layering
• Liquidware Profile Unity
• Hyper V, VMWare VDI (Microsoft or Citrix NetScalers / ADCs)
• Familiar with HP AnyConnect and Leostream

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing and administering Windows Server clustering
• Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, etc.
• System Center Virtual Machine Manager/Vmware Vcenter 6.7
• Active Directory/ Group Policies
• Home Directory and Profile management Support Services
• Desktop Software provisioning and Support Services

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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