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General Dynamics Information Technology lists this Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer opportunity in springfield, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Software Engineering
Skills: Citrix Virtual Apps, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Virtualization Technology
Certifications: None
Experience: 5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Transform technology into opportunity as a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. 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 Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.
HOW A CITRIX SOFTWARE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Job Description:
GDIT is looking for a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer to support the virtualization of a variety of mission applications as part of the User Facing and Data Center Services Contract supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency systems.
Responsibilities:
Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline ApplicationsApplications 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.
Articulating 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.
Performing work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.
Working 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
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
Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team members
Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests
Performs all other work as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
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 or work experience)A degree may be substituted with additional years of experience
M IAT Level II certification
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)
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems
Utilize 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 ActiveDirectory, specifically Group Policy
Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services
Understand principles of ITIL
Able to create architectural design documents and presentations
Able to test and apply hardware and software updates
Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF
Virtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)
Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc)
Travel Required:
Occasional trips to the customer site in St. Louis, MO
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite only, work tasks require access to customer networks
Work Location: Customer Site
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
#RoverGSS
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Springfield
Additional Work Locations:
USA MO St. Louis
Total Rewards At GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Worksite address
springfield, VA, 22161, US
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