Scientific Research Corporation

Virtualization Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Huntsville • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

CitrixCyber SecurityTypeScriptVMware

About the role

  • modernize, operate, and sustain secure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and virtualization environments supporting U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) mission operations
  • support highly available, multi-enclave virtual desktop and application delivery environments across classified and unclassified networks
  • design, deploy, and administer scalable virtualization solutions that enable rapid seat activation, centralized resource management, and secure access to mission systems
  • work closely with network, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and facility teams to ensure virtual environments are resilient, compliant, and operationally effective across multiple facilities and mission sites
  • design, deploy, administer, and sustain enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and server virtualization environments using platforms such as Nutanix AHV, VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, Citrix, or equivalent technologies
  • support multi-enclave virtual environments (NIPR, SIPR, TS/SCI as applicable), ensuring proper separation, access control, and performance across security boundaries
  • administer Active Directory in support of VDI environments, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), user and computer objects, RBAC, authentication integration, and profile management
  • integrate VDI solutions with enterprise services including identity and access management (IAM), storage systems, backup solutions, endpoint security tools, and monitoring platforms
  • manage full lifecycle operations including OS image creation, patch management, vulnerability remediation, automated application delivery, and baseline configuration enforcement
  • monitor and optimize VDI performance by assessing latency, throughput, storage IOPS, and compute utilization to ensure a consistent and reliable end-user experience
  • support facility transitions, stand-ups, and relocations, including VDI cutovers, migrations, and capacity planning for new or expanded mission locations
  • develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, SOPs, operational runbooks, and recovery procedures
  • support cybersecurity compliance efforts, including RMF control implementation, STIG application, vulnerability remediation, and coordination with ISSMs/ISOs
  • participate in system testing, operational readiness activities, and troubleshooting efforts in coordination with engineering and operations teams
  • provide on-call or surge support during mission-critical events, exercises, or transition windows as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience supporting VDI and/or virtualization environments in a DoD or enterprise setting
  • Demonstrated experience with one or more virtualization platforms such as Nutanix, VMware, Citrix, or Hyper-V
  • Experience administering Windows-based virtual environments and associated infrastructure services
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, STIGs, and privileged access controls
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
  • DoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance Status: Mandatory
  • Role Type: Privileged Use / IAT Baseline Requirement: IAT Level II CompTIA Security+ CE or approved DoD 8140 equivalent (must be current or obtained within required timeframe)
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • life insurance
  • vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
  • 11 paid holidays
  • tuition reimbursement
  • work environment that encourages excellence

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)virtualizationNutanix AHVVMware vSphereVMware HorizonCitrixActive DirectoryGroup Policy Objects (GPOs)identity and access management (IAM)vulnerability remediation
Soft skills
troubleshootinganalytical skillsdocumentation skillscollaborationindependence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringDoD 8140 ComplianceIAT Level II CompTIA Security+ CE