The DarkStar Group, LLC · 13 hours ago
Software Virtualization Engineer
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe DarkStar Group is seeking a Software Virtualization Engineer to support the virtualization of mission applications for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency systems. This role involves developing virtualized packages, validating application behavior, and improving application delivery infrastructure while ensuring security compliance and documentation.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityBig DataSoftwareAnalytics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications
Applications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients
Applications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements
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
TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
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.) A degree may be substituted with additional years of 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)
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)
Company
The DarkStar Group, LLC
The DarkStar Group’s mission is to make a positive impact on National Security by supplying top Computer Scientists and Engineers on the most critical programs in the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase