VDI Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health packages

Internal mobility program

Education & certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a skilled VDI Engineer to design, implement, and maintain large-scale Citrix XenDesktop and Azure Virtual Desktop environments for government clients. The role emphasizes automation, troubleshooting, and documentation to support secure, reliable virtualization infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of desktop virtualization experience, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and relevant DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education, certification, or experience.
• 10+ years designing, developing, maintaining, and testing desktop virtualization infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, App Layering, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Scripting in PowerShell and/or Python.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, etc.).
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (preferred) and MD-101/Cloud certs welcome.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and sustaining Citrix XenDesktop, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), Provisioning, and Virtual Apps/Desktops in large-scale environments.
• Engineering and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop deployments across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Automating processes using PowerShell or Python.
• Performing Tier 3+ troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and optimization of VDI infrastructure.
• Maintaining engineering documentation, processes, and procedures for VDI lifecycle management.

Skills

Citrix XenDesktop

App Layering

Azure Virtual Desktop

Windows Server 2019/2022

PowerShell

Python

SQL Clustering Failover

Networking & Cloud

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop

Job description

Own your career as a VDI Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of systems engineering and develop your skills using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in engineering at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a VDI Engineer supporting Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter—and grow your skills as you go. Our work depends on a VDI Engineer joining our team to engineer secure, reliable virtual desktop environments leveraging Citrix technologies, Azure Virtual Desktop, and other enterprise-scale virtualization platforms to support and enhance the client’s infrastructure.

HOW A VDI ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Designing, implementing, and sustaining Citrix XenDesktop, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), Provisioning, and Virtual Apps/Desktops in large-scale environments.
• Engineering and supporting Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solutions across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Automating processes using PowerShell or Python
• Performing Tier 3+ troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and optimization of VDI infrastructure.
• Maintaining engineering documentation, processes, and procedures for VDI lifecycle management.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience designing, developing, maintaining, and testing desktop virtualization infrastructure
• Technical Skills:Hands-on experience with:Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, App Layering, ELMAzure Virtual Desktop deployments on Windows Server 2019/2022Windows 10/11 SOE, imaging, evergreen methodologiesScripting (PowerShell and/or Python)SQL Clustering Failover (preferred)Enterprise networking, cloud, and virtualization architectures
• Security Clearance Level:Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Certifications Required:Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following:Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
• Certifications Preferred:Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312)CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix CloudManaging Modern Desktops (MD-101)Azure Virtual Desktop specialty certs
• Location: On Site
  

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.