
Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer
GovCIO
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
Citrix Virtual AppsCitrix XenAppCitrix XenDesktopAWSPowerShellPythonBashWindows ServerWindows DesktopActive Directory
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillscollaboration skills