Senior Systems Architect, VDI (Citrix) w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Fort Belvoir, VA

3d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Systems Architect, VDI (Citrix) to support the DLA Enterprise IT Architecture Support Services task order under JETS 2.0 at DLA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role supports DLA’s Enterprise IT Architecture Division and Zero Trust PMO within DLA Information Operations. The planned firm-fixed-price task order would combine Directory Services, Enterprise Infrastructure Application Support, Enterprise Software and Mobility, and Zero Trust Architecture support across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud environments at DLA sites nationwide. This is designated Key Personnel for a proposed government contract and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. The selected proposal candidate must provide a resume and current certifications, sign a Letter of Commitment with TekSynap, and be available to start December 1, 2026 if the contract is awarded. The position leads architecture, engineering, and project management for DLA’s enterprise Citrix VDI and Desktop as a Service environment. It leads a team of Citrix/VDI administrators, systems engineers, and senior systems administrators; coordinates VDI changes with the Zero Trust team; and reports project status, schedules, and risks to the Government. The role is on site in an office at DLA Headquarters, with a Monday-through-Friday day schedule. Evening and weekend work may be requested to meet program and contract needs, and travel is less than 10%. An active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The target salary range is $150,000–$200,000, with the final amount determined by individual qualifications and other stated factors.

Requirements

Ten years of IT experience, including five years of project management and five years of VDI engineering.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Civil agencies, or military organizations.
Willingness to sign a Letter of Commitment for the proposal and availability to start December 1, 2026 if the contract is awarded.
Citrix CCA-V or CCP-V certification.
AZ-104 or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
PMP certification.
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification.
A computing environment certification from the current DLA approved Computing Environment Certification List.
Active Secret clearance; the position is designated IT-I Critical Sensitive.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the same or a similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.
Enterprise VDI experience supporting OCONUS users.
Experience with Citrix DaaS on Azure.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture, engineering, and project management for DLA’s enterprise Citrix VDI and Desktop as a Service environment.
Plan and lead VDI patch and image releases by POD and region, including pilot rollouts, off-peak windows for OCONUS users, and a staged rollback image.
Direct Tier 3 VDI troubleshooting and weekly trend reviews with Enterprise Service Desk leads.
Plan VDI capacity and integration with Azure and future cloud options.
Lead the Task 2 team of Citrix/VDI administrators, systems engineers, and senior systems administrators.
Manage VDI project schedules, risks, and status reporting to the Government.
Maintain STIG compliance, RMF documentation, and architecture diagrams for the VDI environment.
Coordinate VDI changes with the Zero Trust team so each change supports the related Zero Trust activity.