Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

Job description

**\*\*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) - 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) - 8140.01M IAT Level II Certification - 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 Springfield, VA **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 $130-140k. 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.*