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Quantum Sky

Virtual Desktop Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$150K - $160K/yr

Description Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to support design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise ...

Eliassen Group

Desktop Endpoint Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$45 - $50/hr

Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote in Washington, DC Our client seeks a Level 3 Desktop Endpoint Engineer to drive endpoint engineering, automation, and lifecycle management across Windows and ...

Inovalon

Senior Systems Development Engineer L4

Bowie, MD · Remote

$100K - $138K/yr

The Senior Systems Development Engineer L4 will focus on defining, implementing, and enforcing ... Strong understanding about AD(Active Directory) , GPO (Group Policy Object), RDS(Remote Desktop ...

ManTech International

Remote Support Technician

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$66K - $109K/yr

... remote desktop repairs and minimizing escalations to Tier 3 support. * Provide user support and ... Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams-including network, systems engineering, and application ...

ManTech International

Remote Support Technician

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$66K - $109K/yr

... remote desktop repairs and minimizing escalations to Tier 3 support. * Provide user support and ... Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams-including network, systems engineering, and application ...

ManTech International

Remote Support Technician

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $125K/yr

... remote desktop repairs and minimizing escalations to Tier 3 support. * Provide user support and ... Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams-including network, systems engineering, and application ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite ... Experience with ConnectWise Remote Support Software and CyberArk Workforce Password Management ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite ... Experience with ConnectWise Remote Support Software and CyberArk Workforce Password Management ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite ... Experience with ConnectWise Remote Support Software and CyberArk Workforce Password Management ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite ... Experience with ConnectWise Remote Support Software and CyberArk Workforce Password Management ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite ... Experience with ConnectWise Remote Support Software and CyberArk Workforce Password Management ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite ... Experience with ConnectWise Remote Support Software and CyberArk Workforce Password Management ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA (Onsite) Position Type: Multi-year contract Great opportunity ... Experience using ConnectWise Remote Support Software * Experience using CyberArk Workforce Password ...

System One

Desktop Support

Merrifield, VA · Remote

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Desktop Support Location: Vienna, VA (Onsite) Position Type: Multi-year contract Great opportunity ... Experience using ConnectWise Remote Support Software * Experience using CyberArk Workforce Password ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote desktop engineer in Silver Spring, MD is $46.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $59.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Desktop Engineer is an IT professional responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and supporting remote desktop environments. They ensure secure and efficient remote access for users, configure remote desktop services, and resolve connectivity or performance issues. Their role often includes working with virtualization technologies, maintaining security protocols, and assisting users with remote access problems.

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To thrive as a Remote Desktop Engineer, you need expertise in remote access technologies, IT troubleshooting, networking fundamentals, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, VMware, Citrix, and certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, or similar are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and a customer-focused attitude distinguish top professionals in this role. These abilities are critical for efficiently resolving technical issues, supporting end-users remotely, and maintaining secure, reliable remote desktop environments.

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Virtual Desktop Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Quantum Sky
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$150K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to support design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments. This senior-level role provides technical leadership for the organization's virtual desktop infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, scalability, and performance across on-premises environments.
The Senior Citrix VDI Engineer collaborates with systems engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, application owners, and project managers to deliver secure, resilient, and efficient virtual desktop and application services. The position serves as the technical lead for VDI infrastructure projects, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, automation, and disaster recovery planning.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and architect the Citrix enterprise VDI solution for scalability, performance, and resiliency
  • Lead at-scale VDI deployments, migrations, and platform upgrades
  • Optimize VDI environments for cost, performance, and user experience (density, compute resource allocation, storage I/O)
  • Establish standards for image management, application delivery, and security within the VDI environment
  • Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex, high-impact VDI incidents
  • Mentor mid-level engineers and collaborate with security teams on VDI hardening and compliance
  • Evaluate emerging end-user computing technologies and recommend roadmap changes

Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree required (experience and education equivalents are considered and can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree).
  • 10 years of general work experience / 8 years relevant "functional" experience in end-user computing/VDI engineering
  • Advanced certification preferred (Citrix CCP-V, VMware VCP-VCF)
  • Deep expertise in VDI architecture, application virtualization, and performance tuning at scale
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide VDI programs or migrations
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with server, network, storage, and security teams

Desired:
  • Experience with a Citrix VDI environment
  • Experience with a VMware ESXi, vCenter virtual infrastructure
  • Experience with enterprise management of Dell Wyse Thin-Clients
  • Experience with peripherals such as printers, scanners, card readers in VDI environment
  • Experience with network attached storage and protocols such as NFS and CIFS

Clearance:
  • An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Location and Schedule:
  • This position is onsite at the customer location in Washington, DC. The environment requires onsite support five days per week, with some flexibility in scheduling based on program and customer requirements. Core business hours are 8am-4pm.

About Quantum Sky
Compensation:
  • 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 between $150,000-$160,000. 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.

Benefits:
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.
At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?
Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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