VDI Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients’ biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate their virtual infrastructure needs. Our work depends on a VDI Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services. As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to engineer new and improved enhancements for existing and emerging virtual desktop technologies. In this role, a typical day will include: Engineering, designing, testing, implementing, maintaining, securing, and managing the full life cycle of the complex Citrix XenDesktop and NetScaler solutions deployed in the large Enterprise environment Designing and supporting Microsoft infrastructure solutions, including Azure Virtual Desktop, on-prem, cloud and hybrid Interacting with Government stakeholders regarding technical considerations for problems, issues, or conflicts Engineering, implementing, mitigating, monitoring, and tuning VDI environment and management software to obtain Authorize to Operate (ATO) for new VDI solutions Managing Citrix products (Virtual Apps, Virtual Desktops, ADC, Provisioning) Managing Azure products (Azure Virtual Desktops) Operating and executing scripting skills in PowerShell or Python Providing Tier 3 and above support as needed (troubleshooting, problem resolution support, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)) Preparing and maintaining documentation for VDI solutions, processes, and procedures related to engineering projects

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience Experience performing engineering work associated with the design, development, maintenance, and testing of infrastructure for desktop application packaging and deployment technologies Knowledge of Citrix XenApp, AppLayering, and/or Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM) Hands‑on experience with SQL Clustering Failover Knowledge of cloud, networking, and enterprise architectures Expertise in the Windows 10/11 – Standard Operating Environment (SOE), imaging, evergreen, etc. Experience with Remote Desktop Service (RDS) on Windows Server 2019/2022 Ability to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Windows Server 2019/2022 Preferred certification(s): Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101) CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312) Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics Information Technology