Job Title: Software Virtualization Engineer
Location: Springfield, VA or Arnold, MO
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be
willing to obtain a CI Polygraph
Job Description:
We are looking for highly energetic, TS-SCI cleared, IT professionals
who are interested in joining our seasoned team of technologists. We are
focused on driving significant enhancements in the efficiency and
effectiveness of enterprise-wide IT operations and performing routine
O&M for an IC agency. The program itself supports a broad range of IT
enterprise services for end-users around the globe, with smaller project
teams that focus on particular areas (i.e. Platform as a Service,
Application Services, Cloud Computing, High Performance Computing, API
Management, etc.). We are looking for hands-on professionals, team
players, and engaged individuals who enjoy keeping up with the latest
tech stacks and technology trends. We have positions open at all levels
and in multiple geographies.
Basic Qualifications:
- TS/SCI clearance w/ CI poly
- You must meet one of the below combinations of education and
RELEVANT experience to be considered:
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| Level 1 - Junior | - Masters Degree + 0 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Bachelor’s Degree + 2 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Associates Degree + 4 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - High School Diploma/GED + 6 Years Experience |
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| Level 2 - Mid | - PhD + 0 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Masters Degree + 2 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Bachelor’s Degree + 4 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Associates Degree + 6 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - High School Diploma/GED + 8 Years Experience |
+------------------+---------------------------------------------------+
| Level 3 - Senior | - PhD + 2 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Master’s Degree + 4 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Bachelor’s Degree + 6 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Associates Degree + 8 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - High School Diploma/GED + 10 Years Experience |
+------------------+---------------------------------------------------+
| Level 4 - Expert | - PhD + 4 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Master’s Degree + 6 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Bachelor’s Degree + 8 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - Associates Degree + 10 Years Experience |
| | |
| | - High School Diploma/GED + 12 Years Experience |
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline
Applications
- Applications to be consumed by VDI sessions and thick clients
- Validation of mission application behavior with application testers
and mission SMEs
- Incorporation of required sequencing changes into the app sequencing
process
- Identification of user application settings that need to be
persisted in a non-persistent VDI environment
- Identification of automation opportunities for application
sequencing
- Assistance with application delivery infrastructure configuration as
needed
- Improvement of backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations
- Articulation of knowledge in written designs, test plans, and
implementation plans
- Performance of work without appreciable direction
- Working with VMware software defined data center products for
troubleshooting and performance tuning
- Analysis, testing, and application of regular security patches and
software updates
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation and training for
team members
- Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization
- 8140.01M IAT Level II certification
- 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware
Horizon or Citrix Virtual Apps
- 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or similar application
virtualization technology
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating
Systems
- Utilization of scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell)
- Experience with non-persistent desktop environments
- Experience with profile management solutions like VMware DEM
- Familiarity with Active Directory, specifically Group Policy
- Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services
- Familiarity with ITIL principles
- Able to create architectural design documents and presentations
- Able to test and apply hardware and software updates
- Understanding of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF
- Virtualization compute environment certification, e.g., VMware
Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization
- Familiarity with ticketing systems like Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy
Desired Certifications:
- 8140.01M IAT Level II certification
- Virtualization compute environment certification (e.g., VMware
Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization)
Location:
- Arnold, MO / Springfield, VA