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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VDI / Citrix Engineer Sr Principal - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,469.0 - $195,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Application Packaging, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Audio Video Distribution, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Ansible, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Software, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Virtual Environment, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bicep, Terraform - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B88A4C8765E441F6A942483BC55111CD/job/ ## About the Role Citrix VDI,Cloud Hosting,Virtual Environments, 10 + years of related experience, * 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. * Location: Remote with 25% travel. Miami is the preferred location, and the travel will be less for a candidate located there. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [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) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Dev Digest 169: Computers under pressure, AI's future & the why of Vim!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/590-dev-digest-169-computers-under-pressure-ai-s-future-the-why-of-vim)