Senior VDI Engineer
About The Position
Valiant Solutions is seeking a Senior VDI Engineer to join a program providing user-facing and data center services for an Intelligence Community customer. The team supports the design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment, and disposal of user-facing and data center IT services across multiple networks, security domains, and worldwide locations. The engineer architects and designs virtual desktop infrastructure, provides Tier 3/4 support, advises on desktop optimization and platform interoperability, and supports troubleshooting of endpoint and VDI issues. The position operates in complex production environments with multiple stakeholders and requires advanced technical expertise across VDI-related technologies. The role also involves conducting trade studies and recommending technical solutions and make-or-buy decisions. This position is onsite in St. Louis, Missouri, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph. A bachelor's degree is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph.
- Experience providing engineering support for legacy and current versions of Citrix products.
- Progressive experience in roles from Administrator to Senior Engineer.
- Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops v7.15 and later.
- Experience with Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) and Machine Creation Services (MCS).
- Experience with Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD).
- Experience with Citrix NetScaler / ADC / VPX.
- Experience with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM).
- Experience with Citrix App Layering.
- Experience with Liquidware Profile Unity.
- Experience with Hyper-V and VMware VDI (Microsoft or Citrix NetScaler / ADC).
- Familiarity with HP AnyConnect and Leostream.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing and administering Windows Server clustering.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Experience with System Center Virtual Machine Manager or VMware vCenter 6.7.
- Experience with Active Directory and Group Policies.
- Experience with home directory and profile management support services.
- Experience with desktop software provisioning and support services.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and provide Tier 3/4 support to system administrators to resolve VDI issues.
- Provide guidance on desktop optimization for platform interoperability and act as a liaison between VDI technologies.
- Offer endpoint support for Virtual Desktop-related issues and troubleshooting tasks.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of the administration, engineering, and implementation of virtual desktop infrastructure technologies.
- Operate across multiple complex production environments and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Apply extensive technical expertise and knowledge of related disciplines.
- Conduct trade studies and recommend solutions and make-or-buy decisions.
Benefits
- Choice of medical plans, including an HSA option and PPO, with company contributions.
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off that increases with years of service and paid federal holidays.
- Paid certifications and professional development.
- Valiant University training portal.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Wellness and fitness program.
- Referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
