Systems Engineer, VDI (SQL Server and Windows Server) w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Fort Belvoir, VA

2d•$120,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Systems Engineer, VDI to support the DLA Enterprise IT Architecture Support Services task order under JETS 2.0. The position supports the DLA Enterprise IT Architecture Division and Zero Trust PMO within DLA Information Operations. It is a Key Personnel role on an upcoming firm fixed price task order, contingent upon contract award and government approval. The candidate selected for the proposal 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 role is performed remotely or at a contractor site, with on-site work at a DLA site as needed for SIPRNet work. The position is designated IT-I Critical Sensitive and requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. The engineer will maintain and support the Windows Server and SQL Server back end for DLA’s Citrix VDI environment, as well as support Citrix and Azure engineering tasks. The role includes server and database patching and hardening, automation, escalated troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and maintaining technical documentation and change requests through the DLA change process. The work spans NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud environments at DLA sites nationwide. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be requested to meet program and contract needs. Travel is listed as less than 10%; the task order does not fund travel, and on-site SIPRNet work may be needed. The target salary range is $120,000–$170,000, with final compensation dependent on the individual’s qualifications and other stated factors. TekSynap offers full-time employees health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); life insurance; short- and long-term disability plans; vacation time; and holidays.

Requirements

Five years of systems engineering experience.
Five years of SQL Server experience.
Experience with Windows Server 2016 and a current Microsoft certification.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, or military organizations.
Willingness to sign a Letter of Commitment for the proposal and availability to start December 1, 2026 if TekSynap wins the contract.
Citrix CCA-V or CCP-V certification and AZ-104 or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification; both are required.
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification.
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.
Experience supporting SQL Server for Citrix site databases.

Responsibilities

Engineer and maintain the Windows Server and SQL Server back end supporting DLA’s Citrix VDI environment.
Support Citrix and Azure engineering tasks, including builds, upgrades, and integration.
Patch and harden servers and databases to STIG and IAVM requirements.
Automate recurring engineering and reporting tasks.
Troubleshoot escalated VDI infrastructure issues and support root cause analysis.
Maintain engineering documentation and change requests through the DLA change process.