Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

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.

As a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.  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

What you’ll need to succeed

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:

• 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

• There will be occasional trips to the customer site in Arnold, MO

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO 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 $140-150k. 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 Technical Services 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.