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Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer
United States
Suitability/Public Trust
Fully remote
Information Technology
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.
Suitability/Public Trust
Fully remote
Information Technology
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.
Job #NLX290299861