Senior VDI Engineer - Top Secret

General Dynamics IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a VDI Engineer to support a large, globally accessed virtual desktop environment for a intelligence customer. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility and extensive experience with Citrix, VDI, and related technologies.

The position is based in Springfield, VA, with potential for Arnold, MO consideration, and onsite work arrangements. The candidate will design, configure, and optimize VDI, provide advanced troubleshooting, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Can sponsor for a polygraph.
• Experience providing engineering support for legacy and current Citrix products.
• 5+ years of experience with BS degree or a combination of years of experience and education

Responsibilities

• Deliver VDI engineering solutions to support a large, globally accessed virtual desktop environment.
• Design, configure, and maintain VDI to meet client requirements and performance goals.
• Provide Tier 3/4 support to system administrators for VDI issues.

Skills

Citrix

Virtual Desktop

VDI

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Citrix, Virtual Desktop, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Citrix, Virtual Desktop, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

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

The likely salary range for this position is $125,800 - $170,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

USA MO Arnold

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up t