TS/SCI Cleared Citrix Virtualization Engineer

D2 Consulting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Tech Services is seeking a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA. You will develop virtualization packages, validate mission apps, and optimize sequencing and delivery across VDI environments.

The role requires deep expertise in Horizon/Citrix, Windows OS, AD, and PowerShell, along with the ability to work independently and document designs, tests, and operational guides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in Systems Administration/Virtualization; substitutions allowed.
• 3+ years with VDI technologies including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
• 2+ years with Citrix XenApp or comparable virtualization tech.
• In-depth knowledge of virtualization products and capabilities.
• Ability to apply virtualization to changing program requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Windows Desktop/Server OS.
• Scripting with PowerShell to automate tasks and manage deployments.
• Experience with non-persistent desktop environments.
• Familiarity with AD and Group Policy; profile management tools.
• Understanding ITIL; TOGAF familiarity.
• Ability to create architectural designs and test plans.
• Experience with ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Virtualized packages for mission baseline applications used by both VDI sessions and thick clients.
• Collaborate with testers and SMEs to validate mission application behavior.
• Incorporate sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.
• Persist user settings across sessions in non-persistent VDI environments.
• Identify automation opportunities for sequencing and streamline processes.
• Support application delivery infrastructure configuration with VDI teams.
• Improve backup, disaster recovery, and continuity plans.
• Produce detailed designs, test plans, and operational guides under deadlines.
• Work with VMware tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Apply regular security patches and software updates.

Skills

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

PowerShell

Active Directory

Non-persistent desktops

Profile-Unity

ITIL

TOGAF

Load balancing / App delivery

VMware DEM

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

PowerShell

Active Directory

Profile-Unity

Job description

D2 Tech Services is seeking a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA. You will develop virtualization packages, validate mission apps, and optimize sequencing and delivery across VDI environments.

The role requires deep expertise in Horizon/Citrix, Windows OS, AD, and PowerShell, along with the ability to work independently and document designs, tests, and operational guides.