VDI Engineer - TS/SCI
GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, youll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate 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. At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services. 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 environmentDesigning and supporting Microsoft infrastructure solutions, including Azure Virtual Desktop, on-prem, cloud and hybridInteracting with Government stakeholders regarding technical considerations for problems, issues, or conflictsEngineering, implementing, mitigating, monitoring, and tuning VDI environment and management software to obtain Authorize to Operate (ATO) for new VDI solutionsManaging Citrix products (Virtual Apps, Virtual Desktops, ADC, Provisioning)Managing Azure products (Azure Virtual Desktops)Operating and executing scripting skills in PowerShell or PythonProviding 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 projectsWHAT YOULL NEED:Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a polygraphMust meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA SecurityBachelors Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experienceMinimum of 10 years relevant experienceExperience performing engineering work associated with the design, development, maintenance, and testing of infrastructure for desktop application packaging and deployment technologiesKnowledge of Citrix XenApp, AppLayering, and/or Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM)Hands-on experience with SQL Clustering FailoverKnowledge of cloud, networking, and enterprise architecturesExpertise in the Windows 10/11 Standard Operating Environment (SOE), imaging, evergreen, etc.Experience with Remote Desktop Service (RDS) on Windows Server 2019/2022Ability 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 CloudCitrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312)Microsoft Azure Virtual DesktopGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 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 workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. #VA_2026Alumni #MD_2026Alumni #GDITEnhanced2026 #GDITCareers #JET
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