General Dynamics - IT
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, you’ll 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 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:
Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience
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
Required certification:
CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud
Preferred certification(s):
Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312)
Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At 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 workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
Top Secret/SCI Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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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 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:
Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience
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
Required certification:
CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud
Preferred certification(s):
Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312)
Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At 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 workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
Top Secret/SCI Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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