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Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer St. Louis, MO Apply **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.