VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or ...
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$147K - $157K/yr
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$147K - $157K/yr
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or ...
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
VDI Engineer
Springfield, VA · On-site
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or ...
VDI Engineer
Springfield, VA · On-site
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or ...
VDI Engineer
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$130K - $160K/yr
VDI Engineer Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence ...
VDI Engineer
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$130K - $160K/yr
VDI Engineer Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$147K - $157K/yr
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$147K - $157K/yr
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing ...
VDI Engineer
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a VDI Engineer for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT managers, engineers, technicians ...
VDI Engineer
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a VDI Engineer for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT managers, engineers, technicians ...
VDI Engineer
Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
Overview VDI Engineer Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable ...
VDI Engineer
Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
Overview VDI Engineer Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
Our work depends on a VDI Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to ...
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VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
Our work depends on a VDI Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to engineer new and improved enhancements for existing and emerging virtual desktop technologies. In this role, a typical day will ...
VDI Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to engineer new and improved enhancements for existing and emerging virtual desktop technologies. In this role, a typical day will ...
As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to engineer new and improved enhancements for existing and emerging virtual desktop technologies. In this role, a typical day will ...
As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to engineer new and improved enhancements for existing and emerging virtual desktop technologies. In this role, a typical day will ...
VDI Engineer
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$130K - $160K/yr
Overview VDI Engineer Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable ...
VDI Engineer
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$130K - $160K/yr
Overview VDI Engineer Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable ...
Senior VDI Engineer
Arnold, MO · On-site
$92K - $126K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
Senior VDI Engineer
Arnold, MO · On-site
$92K - $126K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
VDI Engineer
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Position Summary/Overview: Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a VDI Engineer for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT ...
VDI Engineer
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Position Summary/Overview: Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a VDI Engineer for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT ...
Senior VDI Engineer
$125K - $137K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
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Senior VDI Engineer
$125K - $137K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
Senior VDI Engineer
Springfield, VA · On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
Senior VDI Engineer
Springfield, VA · On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
Position Summary/Overview: Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a VDI Engineer for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT ...
Position Summary/Overview: Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a VDI Engineer for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT ...
Senior VDI Engineer
$92K - $126K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
Quick apply
Senior VDI Engineer
$92K - $126K/yr
As a VDI Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield ...
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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for vdi engineer in the United States is $53.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.83 and $65.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a VDI engineer?
A VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining virtual desktop environments. They ensure seamless access to virtual desktops and applications, troubleshoot performance issues, and optimize configurations for security and efficiency. Their role often involves working with technologies like VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. VDI Engineers collaborate with IT teams to manage patches, updates, and end-user support while ensuring a high-quality experience for remote and on-premises users.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VDI engineer?
To thrive as a VDI Engineer, you need a strong background in virtualization technologies, networking, Windows/Mac OS administration, and problem-solving, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with tools such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, and relevant certifications like VMware VCP or Citrix CCA are typical requirements. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and customer service skills help you address user issues efficiently and explain technical concepts clearly. These skills ensure seamless deployment, maintenance, and support of virtual desktop infrastructures, maximizing system uptime and user satisfaction.
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VDI Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent performance across virtual desktops, managing software updates and patches, and troubleshooting connectivity or user profile issues. To address these, engineers work closely with IT support teams and end users to identify root causes, apply best practices in virtualization, and proactively monitor system health. Many organizations also invest in robust monitoring and management tools to streamline problem resolution and maintain optimal user experiences. Continuous learning and collaboration are encouraged, as new technologies and security requirements frequently emerge in this field.
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Job description
Overview
Job Summary
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the VDI Engineer position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success.
The ideal candidate will design, engineer, and integrate secure virtual desktop and virtualized system environments in classified and unclassified networks. This role analyzes mission and user requirements, develops virtual system architectures, and provides technical leadership across the virtual systems engineering lifecycle to ensure performance, security, and operational effectiveness.
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing DIA operations.
Key Responsibilities
The VDI Engineer will:
Requirements
Skills and Experience
The VDI Engineer must have:
Education and Certifications
The VDI Engineer must meet the following:
Required
Preferred
Benefits
Security Clearance
A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.
Company Summary
Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Company Employment Statement
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
Posted Salary Range
USD $147,000.00 - USD $157,000.00 /Yr.
Job Summary
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the VDI Engineer position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success.
The ideal candidate will design, engineer, and integrate secure virtual desktop and virtualized system environments in classified and unclassified networks. This role analyzes mission and user requirements, develops virtual system architectures, and provides technical leadership across the virtual systems engineering lifecycle to ensure performance, security, and operational effectiveness.
The VDI Engineer serves as a key technical interface with government stakeholders and program teams, ensuring the technical integrity of virtualized solutions and successful integration into ongoing DIA operations.
Key Responsibilities
The VDI Engineer will:
- Analyze user requirements, CONOPS documents, and high-level system architectures to develop virtual system requirements specifications
- Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities for VDI and virtualized environments
- Guide users in requirements formulation, recommend alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility studies
- Provide technical leadership for the integration of virtualization requirements, system design, and enabling technologies
- Incorporate new virtual system designs and capabilities into existing operational environments
- Develop and maintain virtual system architecture and system design documentation
- Guide system development and implementation planning, including Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), System Integration and Test Plans for virtualized environments
- Interface with government stakeholders regarding virtualization engineering considerations, risks, and issues
- Ensure the technical integrity of all work products and deliverables associated with the Virtual Systems Engineering scope
- Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to Program personnel, Government overseers, Senior executives
- Support troubleshooting and optimization of VDI performance, availability, and scalability
- Ensure virtualization solutions comply with DoD and IC security and operational requirements
Requirements
Skills and Experience
The VDI Engineer must have:
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- 8+ years of experience engineering and supporting Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and virtualized environments within Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
- Strong knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) architectures, Systems engineering lifecycle (SELC) processes, and Requirements analysis and traceability
- Experience developing Virtual system architecture and design documentation and Integration and test plans for virtual environments
- Experience with virtualization platforms and technologies, including one or more of the following Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and VMware virtualization solutions
- Experience supporting enterprise or classified virtual desktop environments
- Familiarity with Performance tuning and optimization, Capacity planning, and High-availability and fault-tolerant VDI architectures
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating engineering efforts across multiple functional areas
- Willingness to support after-hours or on-call operations as required
Education and Certifications
The VDI Engineer must meet the following:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Preferred
- IAT II-level certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)
- Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or equivalent industry certification
- Must be compliant with DoD 8140 certification and training requirements
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid federal holidays
Security Clearance
A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.
Company Summary
Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Company Employment Statement
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
Posted Salary Range
USD $147,000.00 - USD $157,000.00 /Yr.