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Abile Group, Inc.

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior VDI Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer.

Abile Group, Inc.

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

Overview Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior VDI Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community ...

GDIT

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

HOW A VDI ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Virtual Desktop Engineer to support the design ... Sr. Engineer Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops v7.15 and later Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS ...

Abile Group, Inc.

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

Overview Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior VDI Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community ...

Abile Group, Inc.

Senior VDI Engineer

Arnold, MO · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

Overview Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior VDI Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community ...

GDIT

Senior VDI Engineer

Arnold, MO · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

HOW A VDI ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Virtual Desktop Engineer to support the design ... Sr. Engineer Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops v7.15 and later Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS ...

D2 Technical Services

Senior VDI Engineer

Arnold, MO · On-site

$135 - $145K/hr

Active TS/SCI clearance * 5+ years of progressive VDI experience (Administrator through Senior Engineer), with a B.S. degree or equivalent * Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ...

D2 Technical Services

Senior VDI Engineer

Arnold, MO · On-site

$135 - $145K/hr

Active TS/SCI clearance * 5+ years of progressive VDI experience (Administrator through Senior Engineer), with a B.S. degree or equivalent * Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ...

D2 Technical Services

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$145 - $155K/hr

Active TS/SCI clearance * 5+ years of progressive VDI experience (Administrator through Senior Engineer), with a B.S. degree or equivalent * Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ...

JTEC Consulting

VDI Systems Engineer - Senior

Doral, FL

$140K - $160K/yr

VDI Systems Engineer - Senior Doral, FL 33172 ​ JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients' most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of ...

teKnoluxion

VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

Join our growing team supporting the NGA customer missions as a Senior VDI Engineer . Responsibilities What you get to do every day: As the Virtual Desktop Engineer, you will support the design ...

teKnoluxion

VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

Join our growing team supporting the NGA customer missions as a Senior VDI Engineer . What you get to do every day: As the Virtual Desktop Engineer, you will support the design, configuration, and ...

teKnoluxion

VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

Join our growing team supporting the NGA customer missions as a Senior VDI Engineer . Responsibilities What you get to do every day: As the Virtual Desktop Engineer, you will support the design ...

teKnoluxion

VDI Engineer

Arnold, MO

Join our growing team supporting the NGA customer missions as a Senior VDI Engineer . Responsibilities What you get to do every day: As the Virtual Desktop Engineer, you will support the design ...

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How much do senior vdi engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior vdi engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior VDI Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Senior VDI Engineer, you need deep expertise in virtualization technologies (such as VMware Horizon or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops), strong troubleshooting abilities, and a relevant degree or certifications like VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Citrix Certified Associate (CCA). Proficiency with VDI management tools, scripting languages (PowerShell), and enterprise networking concepts is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and a collaborative approach help in managing complex environments and supporting users. These skills and qualifications are critical for ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable virtual desktop infrastructures within organizations.

What is the difference between Senior Vdi Engineer vs Vdi Engineer?

AspectSenior Vdi EngineerVdi Engineer
CertificationsVMware, Citrix, Microsoft certificationsEntry-level certifications or none
Experience5+ years in VDI solutions1-3 years in VDI environments
ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and optimize VDI infrastructure; mentor junior staffAssist in VDI deployment and support; basic troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentLarge enterprise IT teams, data centersIT support teams, smaller organizations

The main difference between a Senior Vdi Engineer and a Vdi Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and certifications. Senior Vdi Engineers typically have more years of experience, advanced certifications, and handle complex projects, while Vdi Engineers focus on supporting and maintaining existing VDI systems. Both roles are essential in organizations utilizing virtual desktop infrastructure, but the senior role involves leadership and strategic planning.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior VDI Engineers when managing large-scale virtual desktop environments?

Senior VDI Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent performance across hundreds or thousands of virtual desktops, managing infrastructure scalability, and troubleshooting complex user experience issues. Security and compliance requirements can also add complexity, especially when supporting remote or hybrid workforces. Effective collaboration with network, security, and helpdesk teams is crucial to proactively address bottlenecks and maintain a seamless virtual desktop experience for end users.

What are Senior VDI Engineers?

Senior VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) Engineers are IT professionals responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting virtual desktop environments within an organization. They work with technologies like VMware Horizon, Citrix, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services to provide secure and scalable virtual desktops to end-users. Senior VDI Engineers also ensure optimal performance, security, and user experience, while managing updates and supporting integration with other IT systems. Their role typically involves both hands-on technical work and strategic planning for VDI solutions.
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Infographic showing various Senior Vdi Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.
Senior VDI Engineer

Senior VDI Engineer

Abile Group, Inc.

Springfield, VA • On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior VDI Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer.  All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.


  • Architects, designs, and provides TIER 3/4 support to system administrators in order to resolve VDI issues.
  • Provides guidance on optimization of desktops for platform interoperability and acts as liaison between Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies.
  • Offers endpoint support on issues and trouble resolution tasks on Virtual Desktop related tasks.
  • Maintains an Advanced knowledge relative to administration, engineering, and implementation of virtual desktop infrastructure-related technologies.
  • Operates across multiple and complex production environments with multiple stakeholders.
  • Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
  • Conducts trade studies and makes recommendations on solutions and "make buy" decisions.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: BS degree or a combination of years of experience and education.

  • 5+years of related experience. 

Required Skills:

  • Experience providing engineering support for legacy and current versions of Citrix products.

  • Progressive roles from Administrator to Sr. Engineer.

  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops v7.15 and later.

  • Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) and Machine Creation Services (MCS).

  • Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD).

  • Citrix Netscaler / ADC / VPX.

  • Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM).

  • Citrix App Layering.

  • Liquidware Profile Unity.

  • Hyper V, VMWare VDI (Microsoft or Citrix NetScalers / ADCs).

Desired Skills: 

  • Experience managing and administering Windows Server clustering.

  • Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, etc.

  • System Center Virtual Machine Manager/Vmware Vcenter 6.7.

  • Active Directory/ Group Policies.

  • Home Directory and Profile management Support Services.

  • Desktop Software provisioning and Support Services.


Abile Group, LLC. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients.  We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise. 


Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

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