Azure Cloud VDI Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$110,500–$149,500 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $130k
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $139,112–$187,467 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Azure Cloud VDI Engineer

Azure Cloud VDI Engineer will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to architect, build, and optimize a next-generation global Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solution within the Microsoft Azure cloud. The role involves designing and deploying Citrix-based VDI services, implementing dynamic scaling and automation for just-in-time provisioning, and performing performance tuning on VDI images. The engineer will manage Azure resources including compute, networking, storage, and identity while evaluating alternative platforms like Azure Virtual Desktop or VMware Horizon Cloud. Key technical requirements include expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft Azure components such as Azure NetApp Files and Azure Monitor, and automation tools like PowerShell, Terraform, and ARM/Bicep. The position focuses on solving complex infrastructure challenges by ensuring scalable, cost-effective, and secure desktop delivery for a global end user community while maintaining high availability standards.

What you'll do

  • Architect and deploy Citrix VDI services within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment for global users.
  • Design and implement automated systems for just-in-time desktop provisioning and efficient resource scaling.
  • Optimize Azure compute, networking, storage, and identity resources to support scalable VDI infrastructure.
  • Conduct benchmark testing on VDI images and analyze performance metrics to improve user experience.
  • Evaluate and pilot alternative VDI platforms like Azure Virtual Desktop or VMware Horizon Cloud.
  • Monitor and tune the VDI environment to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Maintain technical documentation for architecture, deployment standards, and performance baselines.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure resources including Compute, Files, NetApp Files, and Monitor.
  • Proficiency with automation tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, or ARM/Bicep.
  • Knowledge of identity management and access control integrations like Azure AD and Conditional Access.
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly.

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