VDI Engineer New Springfield, VA

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer, where you'll design and maintain secure virtual desktop environments. This role is essential for national security, allowing you to impact critical missions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Bring your expertise in Citrix technologies and thrive in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in virtual desktop engineering.
• Expertise in Citrix technologies and desktop virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and support of enterprise-scale VDI systems.
• Troubleshoot performance issues in Citrix environments.
• Optimize desktop interoperability for users.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

VMware

Hyper-V

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Make a Real Impact – Today and Tomorrow

Are you ready to make technology smarter and national security stronger? We’re looking for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer who’s passionate about solving tough challenges, driving innovation, and making a difference every single day. Join our team supporting a key intelligence mission, where your work has real-world impact from day one.

Your Role and How You’ll Contribute

As a VDI Engineer, you'll take the lead in designing, configuring, and maintaining a secure, high-performance virtual desktop environment used across the globe. You’ll act as the subject matter expert for resolving complex performance issues, while contributing to long-term improvements in system architecture, automation, and user experience.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and takes pride in delivering operational excellence. You'll be at the center of innovation—collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying your technical expertise to some of the nation’s most critical missions.

What You'll Do

Lead architecture, design, and Tier 3/4 support of enterprise-scale VDI systems

Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance issues across Citrix environments

Optimize desktop interoperability and coordinate across VDI platforms and stakeholders

Support endpoint and desktop delivery issues for remote and on-site users

Guide system improvements through automation, scripting, and modern engineering practices

Drive technical decisions through trade studies and performance analysis

Maintain strong knowledge of Citrix VDI technologies and integrate with adjacent systems

Collaborate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining security and performance standards

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance

5+ years of experience (or equivalent education) in virtual desktop engineering

Expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (v7.15+), PVS, MCS, and Citrix Cloud CVAD

Experience with Citrix App Layering, WEM, and Liquidware Profile Unity

Proficiency in Citrix NetScaler / ADC / VPX and desktop virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware)

Proven progression from Admin to Senior Engineer roles

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to thrive in both independent and team environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Windows Server clustering and Active Directory/GPO experience

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

Experience with VMWare vCenter 6.7 and System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Support knowledge of profile management, software provisioning, and automation tools

Why You’ll Want This Role

Be part of a mission-driven team delivering critical technology to secure the nation

Work on cutting-edge infrastructure in a high-impact environment

Grow your expertise in VDI systems while influencing enterprise-level architecture

Join a team that values innovation, initiative, and continuous improvement

Ready to engineer smarter, safer systems that shape the future? Apply today and bring your expertise where it counts.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145k-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

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