Senior VDI Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Design, configure, and maintain a large, globally accessed virtual desktop environment .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $125,800 - $170,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, configuring, and maintaining virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) in large enterprise environments, with a strong focus on Citrix technologies and performance optimization. Proven ability to provide advanced troubleshooting and support while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

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VDI Design And MaintenanceCitrix Virtual Apps And DesktopsCitrix Provisioning ServicesCitrix NetScalerActive TS/SCI With Polygraph

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Hard Skills

VDI EngineeringCitrix Cloud Virtual Apps And DesktopsHyper-VVMware VDICitrix Workspace Environment ManagementCitrix App LayeringLiquidware Profile UnityWindows Server Clustering AdministrationInfrastructure-As-Code TechnologiesSystem Center Virtual Machine Manager

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Citrix ProductsHP AnyConnectLeostreamTerraformAnsible

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI With Polygraph

Industry Keywords

Virtual Desktop InfrastructureEndpoint SupportIdentity Lifecycle ManagementProcess AutomationPerformance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCitrixCloudTerraformTypeScriptUnityVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, configure, and maintain a large, globally accessed virtual desktop environment
Serve as the subject matter expert for troubleshooting VDI performance issues across the organization
Support system design and integration, identity lifecycle management, and process automation and improvement
Provide Tier 3/4 support to system administrators to resolve VDI issues
Guide optimization of desktops for platform interoperability
Act as liaison between VDI technologies
Provide endpoint support for Virtual Desktop-related issues and troubleshooting tasks
Administer, engineer, and implement virtual desktop infrastructure technologies
Operate across multiple complex production environments with multiple stakeholders
Apply technical expertise across related disciplines
Conduct trade studies and recommend solutions and make/buy decisions
Support an intelligence customer in Springfield, Virginia or Arnold, Missouri

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph; employer can sponsor for a polygraph
U.S. citizenship required
5+ years of related experience with a BS degree or a combination of years of experience and education
Proven track record designing and maintaining VDI in a large enterprise
Progressive roles from Administrator to Senior Engineer
Experience providing engineering support for legacy and current Citrix products
Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops v7.15 and later
Experience with Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) and Machine Creation Services (MCS)
Experience with Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD)
Experience with Citrix NetScaler / ADC / VPX
Experience with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM)
Experience with Citrix App Layering
Experience with Liquidware Profile Unity
Experience with Hyper-V and VMware VDI
Familiarity with HP AnyConnect and Leostream
Preferred: Windows Server clustering administration
Preferred: Infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform and Ansible
Preferred: System Center Virtual Machine Manager / VMware vCenter 6.7
Preferred: Active Directory / Group Policies
Preferred: Home Directory and Profile Management Support Services
Preferred: Desktop Software Provisioning and Support Services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team focused on career goals
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace