{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f7b0e410ac3c3108ccaf1709","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f7b0e410ac3c3108ccaf1709","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f7b0e410ac3c3108ccaf1709","title":"Software Virtualization Engineer","description":"Overview:\nAbile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Software Virtualization Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.\n\nThe right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelopment of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications:\nApplications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients\nApplications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements\nWorks with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior.\nIncorporates any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.\nIdentifies facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment.\nIdentifies automation opportunities for application sequencing and works with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once established.\nAssists the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as needed.\nImproves backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations.\nArticulating 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.\nPerforms work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.\nWorks with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning.\nAnalyzes, tests, and applies regular security patches and software updates as required.\nAnalyzes and applies virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements.\nCreates and maintains technical documentation and provides training to other team members.\nIncident resolution and fulfillment of software requests.\nPerforms all other work as assigned.\nQualifications:\nClearance Required: TS/SCI\n\nDegree and Years of Experience: 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 or work experience).\n3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.\n2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc).\nRequired Certifications:\n8140.01M IAT Level II certification.\nDesired Certifications:\nVirtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV).\nRequired Skills:\nIn-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilities.\nGood work ethic and active desire to learn.\nSkillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nDesired Skills:\nExperience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems.\nUtilize scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and manage deployments.\nExperience with non-persistent desktop environments.\nExperience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs' Profile-Unity.\nFamiliarity with ActiveDirectory, specifically Group Policy.\nUnderstanding of load-balancing application delivery services.\nUnderstand principles of ITIL.\nAble to create architectural design documents and presentations.\nAble to test and apply hardware and software updates.\nUnderstand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.\nFamiliarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc).\nPhysical Requirements:\nTravel required: occasional trips to the customer site in St.Louis, MO.\nTelecommunicating options: onsite only, work tasks require access to customer networks.\nAbout Abile Group, Inc.:\nAbile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients. We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise.\nHiring Statement:\nAbile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.\n\nPlease review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. 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All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.\n\nThe right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelopment of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications:\nApplications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients\nApplications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements\nWorks with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior.\nIncorporates any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.\nIdentifies facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment.\nIdentifies automation opportunities for application sequencing and works with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once established.\nAssists the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as needed.\nImproves backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations.\nArticulating 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.\nPerforms work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.\nWorks with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning.\nAnalyzes, tests, and applies regular security patches and software updates as required.\nAnalyzes and applies virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements.\nCreates and maintains technical documentation and provides training to other team members.\nIncident resolution and fulfillment of software requests.\nPerforms all other work as assigned.\nQualifications:\nClearance Required: TS/SCI\n\nDegree and Years of Experience: 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 or work experience).\n3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.\n2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc).\nRequired Certifications:\n8140.01M IAT Level II certification.\nDesired Certifications:\nVirtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV).\nRequired Skills:\nIn-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilities.\nGood work ethic and active desire to learn.\nSkillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nDesired Skills:\nExperience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems.\nUtilize scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and manage deployments.\nExperience with non-persistent desktop environments.\nExperience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs' Profile-Unity.\nFamiliarity with ActiveDirectory, specifically Group Policy.\nUnderstanding of load-balancing application delivery services.\nUnderstand principles of ITIL.\nAble to create architectural design documents and presentations.\nAble to test and apply hardware and software updates.\nUnderstand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.\nFamiliarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc).\nPhysical Requirements:\nTravel required: occasional trips to the customer site in St.Louis, MO.\nTelecommunicating options: onsite only, work tasks require access to customer networks.\nAbout Abile Group, Inc.:\nAbile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. 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