Azure Cloud VDI Engineer

General Dynamics

Quick summary

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

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $130k
$99k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$197,025 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 439 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 366 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Azure Cloud VDI Engineer

The Azure Cloud VDI Engineer role at GDIT requires a highly skilled professional to architect and optimize the company’s global Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution in Microsoft Azure. This engineer will design, deploy, and maintain Citrix-based VDI services, focusing on scalability, reliability, and user experience. Daily tasks include dynamic scaling and automation for efficient resource usage, optimizing cloud resources such as compute, networking, storage, and identity management, and collaborating with security teams to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in deploying and managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, along with expertise in Microsoft Azure, PowerShell, Terraform, and ARM/Bicep for automation and orchestration. This role demands a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship, emphasizing the importance of security and compliance in a large-scale enterprise environment.

What you'll do

  • Architect and deploy Citrix VDI services in Azure to support global end users.
  • Design dynamic scaling and automation for just-in-time desktop provisioning.
  • Engineer and optimize Azure cloud resources for secure, scalable VDI infrastructure.
  • Conduct benchmark testing and implement tuning measures for high-quality user experience.
  • Evaluate alternative VDI platforms to compare performance, cost, and manageability.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in enterprise environments.
  • Strong expertise in deploying and managing VDI-related resources on Microsoft Azure.
  • Proven ability to implement scalable, cost-effective virtual desktop solutions in the cloud.
  • Solid understanding of cloud-based automation tools like PowerShell, Terraform, and ARM/Bicep.
  • Knowledge of identity management integrations such as Azure AD for secure desktop delivery.
  • TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.
  • Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 compliance.

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