General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 months ago
Software Virtualization Engineer
USA MO Arnold
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government agencies. The Software Virtualization Engineer will support the virtualization of mission applications, ensuring efficient delivery and operation within a secure environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications
Work with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior
Incorporate any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process
Identify facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment
Identify automation opportunities for application sequencing and work with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once established
Assist the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as needed
Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations
Articulating knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc. rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, test plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines
Performing work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments
Working with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning
Analyze, test, and apply regular security patches and software update as required
In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilities
Ability to analyze and apply virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements
Good work ethic and active desire to learn
Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team members
Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests
Performs all other work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Top Secret/SCI clearance
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance must be able to obtain
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization. (Additional Education, Training, Certifications or Work Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience)
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 (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc)
Citrix Virtual Apps, Microsoft App-V, VMware VDI skills
Good work ethic and active desire to learn
Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team members
Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests
Preferred
Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems
Utilize scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and manage deployments
Experience with non-persistent desktop environments
Experience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs' Profile-Unity
Familiarity with ActiveDirectory, specifically Group Policy
Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services
Understand principles of ITIL
Able to create architectural design documents and presentations
Able to test and apply hardware and software updates
Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF
Virtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)
Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc)
Benefits
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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