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VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA

Make a Real-World Impact — From Day One
Role: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Location: Pipeline Position for Upcoming Opportunities


Advance National Security. Drive Innovation. Own the Mission.

Are you a VDI expert ready to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of secure IT infrastructure? Join a forward-leaning team supporting a vital intelligence mission—where your work directly impacts national security and global operations.

We’re seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to help lead the design, build, and optimization of high-performance virtual desktop environments. This is more than just a tech role—it’s a chance to contribute to cutting-edge solutions that power critical government missions.


What You'll Do:

  • Lead architecture, design, and advanced (Tier 3/4) support for large-scale Citrix VDI environments

  • Diagnose and resolve complex system and performance issues in Citrix environments

  • Optimize desktop delivery across platforms, endpoints, and global teams

  • Automate tasks and improve system efficiency through scripting and engineering best practices

  • Drive architectural decisions and performance improvements through analysis and innovation

  • Ensure interoperability between Citrix technologies and adjacent platforms (Hyper-V, VMware, NetScaler, etc.)

  • Collaborate across engineering, security, and operations teams in a secure, fast-paced environment


What You Bring:

Must-Haves:

  • U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance

  • 5+ years of VDI engineering experience (or equivalent education)

  • Deep expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (v7.15+), PVS, MCS, and Citrix Cloud CVAD

  • Hands-on experience with Citrix App Layering, WEM, and Liquidware ProfileUnity

  • Strong knowledge of Citrix NetScaler/ADC/VPX, VMware, and/or Hyper-V

  • Clear track record progressing from Admin to Senior Engineer roles

  • Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience with Windows Server clustering, Active Directory, and GPO management

  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Ansible or Terraform

  • Experience with VMware vCenter 6.7 and System Center VMM

  • Background in profile management, provisioning, and automation frameworks


🚀 Why You’ll Want This Role:

  • Make a real-world difference supporting national intelligence missions

  • Work with the latest VDI technologies in high-impact environments

  • Grow your career in a mission-driven, innovation-first team

  • Help shape enterprise-level infrastructure and improve user experiences at scale


Ready to make your mark?
Bring your skills, your curiosity, and your drive—let’s engineer smarter, safer systems together.

Apply now and turn your expertise into impact.

 

 

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145k-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.  As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience.  Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

 

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