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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer - **Company:** D2 Technical Services, LLC - **Location:** Arnold, MO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft App-V, Data Centers, Desktop Computing, Disaster Recovery, Desktop Environments, Issue Tracking Systems, Citrix XenApp, Citrix Systems, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Remote Desktop Services, Service Pack, Virtualization Technology, VMware Horizon View, Windows Desktop, Togaf, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9086255/citrix-software-virtualization-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization (additional education, training, certifications, or work experience can be substituted in lieu of degree) * 01M Level II certification * 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services * 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc) * In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of virtualization products and capabilities * Ability to analyze and apply virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements * Good work ethic and active desire to learn * Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines * Excellent written and oral communication skills Desired: * Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (12+) Operating systems * Utilizing scripting and automation tools (e.g. Powershell) to automate tasks and manage deployments * Experience with non-persistent desktop environments * Experience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs' Profile-Unity * Familiarity with Active Directory, specifically Group Policy * Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services * Understanding of ITIL principles * Able to create architectural design documents and presentations * Able to test and apply hardware and software updates * Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF * Virtualization computer environment certification (i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization, VCA-DCV) * Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.) ## Description As a Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Citrix Software Virtualization Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA., * Development of Virtualized packages for mission baseline applications + Applications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients + Applications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements * Work with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior * Incorporate any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process * Identify facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment * Identify automation opportunities for application sequencing and work with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications once established * Assist the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration as needed * Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations * Articulate knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, test plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines * Perform work without appreciable direction and exercise considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments * Work with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning * Analyze, test, and apply regular security patches and software update as required * Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests * Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to team members * Performs all other work as assigned ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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