Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VASt. Louis, MO
Salary
$125,800–$170,200 / yr
Posted
60 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer

The Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer joins the software engineering team to support the virtualization of mission applications for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. This role involves developing virtualized packages for mission baseline applications consumed via VDI sessions and thick clients, including those with advanced graphics requirements. Key responsibilities include validating application behavior with subject matter experts, identifying automation opportunities for sequencing, and managing persistence for user settings in non-persistent environments. The engineer will utilize Citrix Virtual Apps, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, VMware Horizon, and Citrix XenApp. Technical tasks include troubleshooting with VMware software-defined data center products, applying security patches, and creating detailed technical documentation. The position requires expertise in virtualization products to solve complex application delivery and infrastructure configuration challenges within a secure government environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop virtualized packages for mission baseline applications consumed by VDI sessions and thick clients.
  • Validate mission application behavior in coordination with application testers and subject matter experts.
  • Identify and persist user application settings across non-persistent VDI environments.
  • Automate application sequencing processes to streamline deployment for mission applications.
  • Configure application delivery infrastructure and troubleshoot performance using VMware software-defined data center tools.
  • Analyze, test, and apply regular security patches and software updates to virtualization products.
  • Create detailed technical documentation including designs, test plans, implementation plans, and training guides.
  • Resolve incidents and fulfill software requests within project management time and cost constraints.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization (additional training or experience may substitute for degree).
  • 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.
  • 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
  • 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology.
  • Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems (preferred).

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