Senior Systems Architect, VDI (Citrix) w/Secret Clearance

We are seeking a Senior Systems Architect, VDI (Citrix) to join our team supporting the DLA Enterprise IT Architecture (EIA) Support Services task order under JETS 2.0 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia., * Lead architecture, engineering and project management for DLA’s enterprise Citrix VDI and Desktop as a Service environment

• Plan and lead VDI patch and image releases by POD and region, with pilot rollouts, off-peak windows for OCONUS users and a staged rollback image
• Direct Tier 3 VDI troubleshooting and weekly trend reviews with Enterprise Service Desk leads
• Plan VDI capacity and integration with Azure and future cloud options
• Lead the Task 2 team of Citrix/VDI administrators, systems engineers and senior systems administrators
• Manage VDI project schedules, risks and status reporting to the Government
• Maintain STIG compliance, RMF documentation and architecture diagrams for the VDI environment
• Coordinate VDI changes with the Zero Trust team so each change supports the related Zero Trust activity, This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

• Ten years of IT experience, including five years of project management and five years of VDI engineering
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
• Willing to sign a Letter of Commitment for the proposal and available to start December 1, 2026
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications:

• Citrix CCA-V or CCP-V certification, AZ-104 or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, and PMP certification (all three required)
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification
• Computing environment certification from the current DLA approved Computing Environment Certification List

Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance; position designated IT-I Critical Sensitive, The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:Fort Belvoir, VA (on site, DLA Headquarters)
• Type of environment:Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule:Day shift, Monday through Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel:Less than 10%, Target salary range: $150,000 - $200,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees, We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.