Virtualization Engineer (4999)

As a Visualization Engineer - Visualization Desktop Infrastructure, you’ll support Government activities in Washington, D.C., Annapolis Junction, MD, or Sterling, VA. As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be charged with engineering solutions for baseline VDI builds to ensure upgrades are incorporated before the operating system (OS) end-of-life.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Engineer, design, test, implement, maintain, secure, and full life-cycle management of the complex Citrix XenDesktop and NetScaler solutions deployed in the large Enterprise environment.
• Design and support Microsoft infrastructure solutions including Azure Virtual Desktop, on-prem, cloud and hybrid.
• Interact with the Government regarding technical considerations for problems, issues, or conflicts.
• Engineer, implement, mitigate, monitor, and tune VDI environment and management software to obtain Authorize To Operate (ATO) for new VDI solution
• Manage Citrix products (Virtual Apps, Virtual Desktops, ADC, Provisioning).
• Operate and execute scripting skills in PowerShell or Python.
• Provide Tier 3 and above support as needed (troubleshooting, problem resolution support, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)).
• Prepare and maintain documentation for VDI solutions, processes, and procedures related to engineering projects.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Experience performing engineering work associated with the design, development, maintenance, and testing of infrastructure for desktop application packaging and deployment technologies.
• Knowledge of Citrix XenApp, AppLayering, and/or Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Clustering Failover.
• Knowledge of cloud, networking, and enterprise architectures.
• Expertise in the Windows 10 area – Standard Operating Environment (SOE), imaging, evergreen, etc.
• Required certifications: CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud and Azure.
• A TS/SCI with a CI Poly, minimum
•  Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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