GovCIO · 19 hours ago
Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $160K/yr
12+ years expGovCIO is a team dedicated to transforming government IT by delivering innovative services and solutions. They are seeking a Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer to support and enhance enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure in a government contracting environment, focusing on engineering, automation, and sustainment of Citrix-based virtual desktop solutions.
ConsultingIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Engineer, maintain, and optimize Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop) environments
Support enterprise VDI platforms in government or regulated environments
Design and implement automation for VDI provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management
Develop and maintain scripts and automation for system creation in Citrix and AWS environments
Integrate and support VDI solutions with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for imaging, patching, application deployment, and compliance
Administer and troubleshoot Windows desktop and server operating systems used in virtual desktop environments
Support hybrid architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with AWS services
Perform advanced troubleshooting across OS, application, virtualization, network, and storage layers
Performance capacity and usage reporting to make recommendations for optimization and planning
Apply security hardening, access controls, and compliance requirements aligned with government standards
Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and system diagrams
Participate in change management, patch cycles, and system sustainment activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's with 12+ years of desktop engineering experience (or commensurate experience)
7+ years of experience in virtual desktop engineering, end-user computing (EUC), or enterprise virtualization
Strong hands-on experience with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops)
Experience supporting and maintaining NetScaler and NetScaler Console
Experience supporting large-scale or mission-critical VDI environments
Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Demonstrated experience automating system builds and configurations in Citrix and AWS
Experience working with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
Solid understanding of Windows Server and Windows Desktop operating systems
Understanding and experience with security and certificate management
Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity services
Familiarity with operating in government contracting or compliance-driven environments
Familiarity of Databases and their management
Coordinates with Tier 4 vendors as needed
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred
Citrix certifications (e.g., CC-V, CC-P, CC-E or equivalent)
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
Experience with configuration management or desired-state tools (e.g., Ansible, DSC)
Familiarity with STIGs, NIST, or similar government security frameworks
Experience with Nvidia GPU enabled virtual desktop environments
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment
Company
GovCIO
GovCIO is a business consulting firm that focuses on cyber security, digital, data, management and mission services, and IT services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynn Oakes
Sr. Vice President, Contracts at GovCIO
Andre Green
Vice President Special Operations Support Solutions (SOSS) GOVCIO
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