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Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

D2 Consulting · Springfield, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$140/hrFull-time

Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

About the role

Transform technology into opportunity as a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer with D2 Tech Services. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At D2 Tech Services, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Development of Virtualized packages for mission baseline applications
  • Applications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients
  • Applications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements
  • Work with application testers and mission SME’s to validate mission application behavior
  • Incorporate any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process
  • Identify facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment
  • Identify automation opportunities for application sequencing and work with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications once established
  • Assist the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration as needed
  • Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations
  • Articulate knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, test plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines
  • Perform work without appreciable direction and exercise considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments
  • Work with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning
  • Analyze, test, and apply regular security patches and software update as required
  • Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to team members
  • Performs all other work as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization (additional education, training, certifications, or work experience can be substituted in lieu of degree)
  • 01M Level II certification
  • 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
  • 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc)
  • In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of virtualization products and capabilities
  • Ability to analyze and apply virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements
  • Good work ethic and active desire to learn
  • Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (12+) Operating systems
  • Utilizing scripting and automation tools (e.g. Powershell) to automate tasks and manage deployments
  • Experience with non-persistent desktop environments
  • Experience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs’ Profile-Unity
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, specifically Group Policy
  • Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services
  • Understanding of ITIL principles
  • Able to create architectural design documents and presentations
  • Able to test and apply hardware and software updates
  • Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF
  • Virtualization computer environment certification (i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization, VCA-DCV)
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.)

Travel

Occasional trips to the customer site in Arnold, MO.

Pay

The salary range for this position is typically $140-150k. Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. 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.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Accrued PTO
  • STD/LTD/Life Insurance
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Professional development reimbursement

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