VDI Engineer

DAn Solutions, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required
  • 5+ years of experience in VDI engineering or related infrastructure design
  • Strong understanding of Citrix XenDesktop, Virtual Apps, and NetScaler
  • Proficiency in managing Azure products, particularly Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Hands-on experience with SQL Clustering Failover and Remote Desktop Services
  • Familiarity with Windows 10/11 operating environments

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and implement enhancements for Citrix XenDesktop and NetScaler solutions
  • Design and support Microsoft infrastructure solutions, including cloud and hybrid setups
  • Engage with Government stakeholders on technical challenges and resolutions
  • Develop and manage VDI environment software to secure ATO for new solutions
  • Administer Citrix and Azure products, optimizing performance and security
  • Utilize scripting skills in PowerShell or Python for automation
  • Provide advanced support and document engineering processes and procedures

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on solving critical client challenges
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge virtual desktop technologies
  • Involvement with government stakeholders and projects
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
REQUIRES AN EXISTING/ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH CI POLYGRAPH - NO REMOTE WORK, MUST WORK ON SITE

By owning this opportunity, you'll become a critical part in successfully solving our clients' biggest challenges, delivering on promise, and innovating their virtual
infrastructure needs. 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 engineer new and improved enhancements for existing and emerging virtual desktop technologies.
In this role, a typical day will include:
• Engineering, designing, testing, implementing, maintaining, securing, and managing the full life cycle of the complex Citrix XenDesktop and NetScaler solutions deployed
in the large Enterprise environment
• Designing and supporting Microsoft infrastructure solutions, including Azure Virtual Desktop, on-prem, cloud and hybrid
• Interacting with Government stakeholders regarding technical considerations for problems, issues, or conflicts
• Engineering, implementing, mitigating, monitoring, and tuning VDI environment and management software to obtain Authorize to Operate (ATO) for new VDI solutions
• Managing Citrix products (Virtual Apps, Virtual Desktops, ADC, Provisioning)
• Managing Azure products (Azure Virtual Desktops)
• Operating and executing scripting skills in PowerShell or Python
• Providing Tier 3 and above support as needed (troubleshooting, problem resolution support, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA))
• Preparing and maintaining documentation for VDI solutions, processes, and procedures related to engineering projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Experience performing engineering work associated with the design, development, maintenance, and testing of infrastructure for desktop application packaging and
deployment technologies
• Knowledge of Citrix XenApp, AppLayering, and/or Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM)
• Hands-on experience with SQL Clustering Failover
• Knowledge of cloud, networking, and enterprise architectures
• Expertise in the Windows 10/11 - Standard Operating Environment (SOE), imaging, evergreen, etc.
• Experience with Remote Desktop Service (RDS) on Windows Server 2019/2022
• Ability to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Windows Server 2019/2022

Preferred certification(s):
• Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)
• CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312)
• Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

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