[Hiring] VDI / Citrix Engineer Senior Principal @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

The VDI/Citrix Engineer designs, deploys, integrates, and maintains virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role supports high-speed VDI platforms—including Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and AWS Workspaces—and contributes to mission-critical customer programs requiring secure, scalable, and high-performance virtual environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture:
  • Define system architecture for new and existing VDI environments.
  • Develop enterprise-level and solution-level designs for on-premises and cloud VDI systems.
• VDI Platform Engineering:
  • Deploy and enhance cloud-based VDI solutions across AWS, Azure, and other providers.
  • Integrate Citrix, AVD, and AWS Workspaces with existing infrastructure.
  • Build and manage gold images, application packaging, and software offerings.
• Systems Engineering & Administration:
  • Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, management tools, and system software.
  • Administer Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions, and large-scale integrations.
  • Maintain environments at required security posture; apply updates and remediations.
• Cloud Engineering:
  • Build, migrate, and test AWS and Azure environments and integrations.
  • Use infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Automate operations and expand cloud hosting capabilities.
• Operational Support:
  • Monitor and maintain infrastructure to meet client requirements.
  • Provide documentation, technical briefings, and support program status reviews.
  • Collaborate with remote teams and provide occasional after-hours on-call support.
• Additional Duties:
  • Coordinate with technical teams responsible for cloud hosting infrastructures.
  • Deploy large-scale environments via infrastructure-as-code.
  • Rapidly prototype to refine system requirements and technical specifications.
  • Maintain environment configuration in line with industry standards and best practices.
  • Remediate application/package installations.
  • Develop templates or scripts to automate developer and operations functions.
  • Identify new tools and processes to improve cloud platforms.
  • Prepare technical documentation and briefing materials for reviews and control gates.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years.
• Minimum of 4–5 years in VDI engineering or systems engineering.
• Clearance: Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret.
• Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Security+).
• Technical Skills: Citrix, AVD, AWS Workspaces; Windows/Linux administration; AWS CloudFormation; Terraform; Ansible; Identity & Access Management; Profile Management; large-scale system integration.

Desired Skills

• Citrix certifications (e.g., CCAV, CCP-V).
• Azure Virtual Desktop; ARM/BICEP templates and automation.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and project lifecycle workflows.

Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays.

Company Description

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.