Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer - Top Secret

Employer description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Citrix Virtual Apps, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Virtualization TechnologyCertifications:

NoneExperience:

5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

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 St. Louis, 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 ApplicationsApplications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clientsApplications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirementsWork with application testers and mission SME’s to validate mission application behaviorIncorporate any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing processIdentify facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environmentIdentify automation opportunities for application sequencing and work with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once establishedAssist the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as neededImprove 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 requiredIn-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilitiesAbility to analyze and apply virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirementsGood work ethic and active desire to learn.Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.Excellent written and oral communication skillsCreate and maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team membersIncident resolution and fulfillment of software requestsPerforms all other work as assigned.
 Requirements:

Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph. Can sponsor for a polygraphBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience8140.01M IAT Level II certification5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization. 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)
Desired Qualifications:

Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating SystemsUtilize scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and manage deployments. Experience with non-persistent desktop environmentsExperience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs’ Profile-UnityFamiliarity with ActiveDirectory, specifically Group PolicyUnderstanding of load-balancing application delivery servicesUnderstand principles of ITILAble to create architectural design documents and presentationsAble to test and apply hardware and software updatesUnderstand architectural frameworks such as TOGAFVirtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc)
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 opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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The likely salary range for this position is $125,800 - $170,200. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

USA MO St. Louis

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. 

 

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.

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