VDI Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics - IT; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to design, secure, and optimize enterprise VDI platforms. You will lead Citrix XenDesktop and Azure Virtual Desktop initiatives, work across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, and automate via scripting.

The role demands a TS/SCI with poly, DoD 8570 IAT II compliance, and 10+ years of desktop virtualization experience. Expect challenging missions supporting national security operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with poly is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance (Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, CySA+, or CCNA Security, etc.).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in desktop virtualization infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and Azure Virtual Desktop deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain Citrix XenDesktop and VDI in large-scale environments.
• Engineer and support Azure Virtual Desktop deployments across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid setups.
• Automate processes using PowerShell or Python.
• Perform Tier 3+ troubleshooting and root cause analysis of VDI infrastructure.
• Maintain engineering documentation and VDI lifecycle procedures.

Skills

Citrix XenDesktop

App Layering

Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

Python

SQL Clustering

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Job description

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR At GDIT, you are trusted to deliver secure, reliable virtual desktop capabilities supporting critical Government missions.

Join a team where your engineering expertise drives innovation across Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and enterprise-scale virtualization platforms.

You will lead engineering enhancements, design modern virtual desktop solutions, and solve complex challenges that directly impact our customers and national security operations.

You will be responsible for engineering, securing, and optimizing enterprise VDI platforms.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• 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:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with poly
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance (Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, CySA+, or CCNA Security, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience designing, developing, maintaining, and testing desktop virtualization infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with: Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, App Layering, ELM Azure Virtual Desktop deployments on Windows Server 2019/2022 Windows 10/11 SOE, imaging, evergreen methodologies Scripting (PowerShell and/or Python) SQL Clustering Failover (preferred) Enterprise networking, cloud, and virtualization architectures
• Preferred certification(s): Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312) CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101) Azure Virtual Desktop specialty certs

Locations:

• Colorado Springs, COAurora, COAnnapolis Junction, MDTampa, FLMiami, FLOmaha, NESterling, VANorfolk, VAQuantico, VA

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