Virtualization Citrix Jobs in Ashburn, VA (NOW HIRING)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a TS/SCI Cleared Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer to support the virtualization and delivery of mission-critical applications within the User Facing and Data Center Services Contract supporting National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Citrix application virtualization/sequencing, VDI environments, Windows applications, and VMware technologies, and can independently troubleshoot, test, document, and optimize application delivery in a mission-focused environment.

• Develop, package, sequence, test, and maintain virtualized mission applications for delivery to both VDI sessions and thick clients.
• Support applications with plugins, dependencies, and advanced graphics requirements.
• Collaborate with application testers and mission Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to validate application functionality and resolve compatibility issues.
• Identify and implement required application sequencing changes and optimize packaging processes.
• Identify user application settings—including registry keys, AppData, and configuration files—that must persist across sessions in non-persistent VDI environments.
• Identify opportunities to automate application sequencing and deployment using scripting and engineering tools such as PowerShell.
• Support configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of Citrix, VMware, and VDI application delivery infrastructure.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations (COOP) capabilities.
• Troubleshoot incidents, fulfill software requests, and support application delivery throughout the operational lifecycle.
• Analyze, test, and deploy security patches and software updates in accordance with program and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, test plans, test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training materials.
• Provide technical guidance and training to other team members.
• Work independently with limited direction, exercising sound technical judgment to achieve assigned objectives.
• Apply current virtualization technologies and capabilities to evolving program requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Top Secret Clearance with SCI
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification required.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with VDI technologies, including one or more of:
  • VMware Horizon
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology, such as:
  • Microsoft App-V
  • VMware App Volumes
  • FlexApp
  • Other enterprise application packaging/sequencing technologies
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration and/or virtualization, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to package, sequence, troubleshoot, test, and deploy Windows applications in enterprise virtualized environments.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requirements, and deliver technical work within schedule and budget constraints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to rapidly document technical findings, designs, procedures, and test results.

• Experience administering Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2012+ environments.
• Experience with PowerShell, scripting, and automation for application packaging, deployment, and administrative tasks.
• Experience supporting non-persistent VDI environments.
• Experience with profile management solutions such as VMware Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) or Liquidware ProfileUnity.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with application delivery and load-balancing technologies.
• Experience with VMware software-defined data center technologies, including troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and enterprise service management/ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Remedy.
• Experience creating architectural designs, technical presentations, implementation plans, and operational documentation.
• Experience testing and implementing hardware and software updates.
• Familiarity with enterprise architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• VMware virtualization certifications, such as VCA-DCV, are a plus.

• Work Location: On-site
• Travel: Occasional travel to the customer site in St. Louis, MO
• U.S. Citizenship: Required