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Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer

• Posted 1 day ago • Updated 12 minutes ago

Full Time

USD $124,540.00 - 160,000.00 per year

GovCIO

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Skills

HR Management
Provisioning
Lifecycle Management
Application Virtualization
Network
Storage
Reporting
Optimization
Hardening
Access Control
Technical Writing
Change Management
Computer Engineering
End-user Computing
Virtualization
Citrix XenApp
Citrix XenDesktop
NetScaler
VDI
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Python
Bash
Microsoft
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems
Active Directory
Group Policy
Government Contracting
Regulatory Compliance
Database
Management
Analytical Skill
Security Clearance
Citrix
Amazon Web Services
Configuration Management
Ansible
DSC
STIG
GPU
Virtual Desktop

Summary

We are seeking a remote Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer to support and enhance enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) in a government contracting environment. This role focuses on the engineering, automation, and sustainment of Citrix-based virtual desktop solutions integrated with AWS and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, strong scripting and automation skills, and experience operating in controlled, compliance-driven environments. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring extensive hands-on engineering experience rather than personnel management.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

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
Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Citrix certifications (e.g., CC-V, CC-P, CC-E or equivalent)
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
Experience with configuration management or desired-state tools (e.g., Ansible, DSC)
Familiarity with STIGs, NIST, or similar government security frameworks
Experience with Nvidia GPU enabled virtual desktop environments

Posted Salary Range

USD $124,540.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10443217
Position Id: 7905
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a rapidly growing provider of advanced technology solutions and digital services for the federal government. Combining our extensive federal experience with the latest innovations in IT and disruptive approaches, our experts develop comprehensive solutions to meet the most pressing demands of today’s government agencies. From the U.S. military to Health and Human Services, we have an impressive track record of helping our customers optimize how they operate.

We’re transforming government IT, empowering our federal customers to meet the challenges of today while building the government of tomorrow.

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