Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

Clearance Level Top Secret/SCI Category Software Engineering Locations Springfield, Virginia Arnold, Missouri (Onsite Workplace) Key Skills For Success Citrix Virtual Apps Microsoft App-V VMware VDI REQ#: RQ209355 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Job Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Virtualization Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. 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 Springfield, VA or Arnold, MO. HOW A CITRIX SOFTWARE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Job Description: GDIT is looking for a CITRIX Software Virtualization Engineer to support the virtualization of a variety of mission applications as part of the User Facing and Data Center Services Contract supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency systems. 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. Articulating 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. Performing work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments. Working 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 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 Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team members Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests Performs all other work as assigned. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization/ Citrix. (Additional Education, Training, Certifications or Work Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience) A degree may be substituted with additional years of experience 8140.01M IAT Level II certification 3+ years of experience with CITRIX, 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) Desired Qualifications: Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems Utilize 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 ActiveDirectory, specifically Group Policy Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services Understand principles of ITIL Able to create architectural design documents and presentations Able to test and apply hardware and software updates Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF Virtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV) Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc) Travel Required: Occasional trips to the customer site in St. Louis, MO Telecommuting Options: Onsite only, work tasks require access to customer networks Work Location: Customer Site US Citizenship Required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. Location: US Citizenship #RoverGSS Citrix, Citrix, Citrix Work Requirements Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans