Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•St. Louis, MO

2d•$125,800 - $170,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves developing virtual packages for mission baseline applications that will be consumed by both VDI sessions and thick clients, including applications with plugins and advanced graphics requirements. The engineer will work with testers and SMEs to validate application behavior, incorporate sequencing changes, and identify user application settings that need to be persisted in a non-persistent VDI environment. The position also focuses on identifying automation opportunities for application sequencing, assisting the virtualization and VDI teams with infrastructure configuration, and improving backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations. The role requires creating detailed written documentation, performing work with considerable latitude in technical objectives, troubleshooting and performance tuning with VMware software, and analyzing/applying security patches and software updates. A strong understanding of virtualization products and capabilities, the ability to apply them to changing program requirements, good work ethic, active desire to learn, skillful time management, and excellent communication skills are essential. The engineer will also create and maintain technical documentation, provide training, and handle incident resolution and software requests.

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 or work experience)
A degree may be substituted with additional years of experience
8140.01M IAT 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)
US Citizenship Required
Top Secret/SCI clearance must currently be possessed
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance must be obtainable

Nice To Haves

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)

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.

Benefits

Medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance