GovCIO

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

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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