TS/SCI Citrix Virtualization Engineer — Mission Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Technical Services is seeking a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer with an active TS/SCI security clearance to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA. You will develop virtualization packages for baseline mission applications, validate behavior with testers, and optimize app sequencing across non-persistent VDI environments.

Candidate should bring 5+ years of virtualization experience, expertise with VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and desktops, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration/Virtualization
• 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies (VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and desktops, or RDS)
• 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable technology
• Strong knowledge of virtualization products and capabilities
• Ability to analyze and apply virtualization capabilities to changing program requirements
• Proactive, with good communication and time-management skills
• Experience with Windows Desktop/Server operating systems
• Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell) to automate tasks
• Experience with non-persistent desktop environments
• Familiarity with AD, including Group Policy
• Understanding of load-balancing and ITIL
• Capability to create design docs and presentations
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy)

Responsibilities

• Develop virtualization packages for mission baseline applications
• Collaborate with testers and SMEs to validate application behavior
• Incorporate sequencing changes into app sequencing processes
• Identify settings to persist across sessions in non-persistent VDIs
• Identify automation opportunities to streamline sequencing
• Assist delivery infra configuration as needed
• Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations
• Produce detailed designs, test plans, and operating guides
• Work with VMware SDDC tools for troubleshooting and tuning
• Apply regular security patches and software updates
• Resolve incidents and fulfill software requests
• Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials
• Perform other assigned work

Skills

VDI technologies

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

RDS/Remote Desktop Services

Powershell scripting

Active Directory & Group Policy

ITIL principles

Documentation & training

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

VMware DEM/Profile-Unity

ServiceNow

Remedy

Job description

D2 Technical Services is seeking a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer with an active TS/SCI security clearance to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA. You will develop virtualization packages for baseline mission applications, validate behavior with testers, and optimize app sequencing across non-persistent VDI environments.

Candidate should bring 5+ years of virtualization experience, expertise with VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and desktops, and strong