Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

Position Description

The Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer will join a program 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.

Location: Springfield, VA

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph.

Required Education and Certifications:

• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in systems administration/Virtualization. (Additional Education, Training, Certifications or Work Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience).
• 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).
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and apply virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements.
• Strong work ethic and a genuine desire to learn.
• Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• 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 Active Directory, specifically Group Policy.
• Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services.
• Understanding of ITIL principles.
• 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).

Responsibilities:

• Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications.
  
  • Applications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients.
  • Applications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements.
• Works with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior.
• Incorporates any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.
• Identifies facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment.
• Identifies automation opportunities for application sequencing and works with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once established.
• Assists the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as needed.
• Improves backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations.
• Articulates 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.
• Performs work without appreciable direction and exercises considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.
• Works with VMware software-defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Analyzes, tests, and applies regular security patches and software updates as required.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation and provides training to other team members.
• Resolves incidents and fulfills software requests.
• Performs all other work as assigned.

Benefits Snapshot

Valiant takes care of the people who support our customers, with real choices in coverage and real investment in your career. Eligible full-time employees receive:

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
• Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
• Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
• Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant

Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $108,400 - $154,900. This range reflects Valiant Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition to base salary, this position includes the benefits described above.

Remote Work Policy (Remote and Hybrid Positions Only)

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that aligns with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General's effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operating a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

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