Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer

Job Listing ID:

4469950

Job Title:

Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/10/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote Information Technology We are seeking a remote Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer to support and enhance enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) in a government contracting environment. This role focuses on the engineering, automation, and sustainment of Citrix-based virtual desktop solutions integrated with AWS and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). Responsibilities The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, strong scripting and automation skills, and experience operating in controlled, compliance-driven environments. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring extensive hands-on engineering experience rather than personnel management.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineer, maintain, and optimize Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop) environments Support enterprise VDI platforms in government or regulated environments Design and implement automation for VDI provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management Develop and maintain scripts and automation for system creation in Citrix and AWS environments Integrate and support VDI solutions with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for imaging, patching, application deployment, and compliance Administer and troubleshoot Windows desktop and server operating systems used in virtual desktop environments Support hybrid architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with AWS services Perform advanced troubleshooting across OS, application, virtualization, network, and storage layers Performance capacity and usage reporting to make recommendations for optimization and planning Apply security hardening, access controls, and compliance requirements aligned with government standards Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and system diagrams Participate in change management, patch cycles, and system sustainment activities Qualifications Bachelor's with 12+ years of desktop engineering experience (or commensurate experience) 7+ years of experience in virtual desktop engineering, end-user computing (EUC), or enterprise virtualization Strong hands-on experience with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) Experience supporting and maintaining NetScaler and NetScaler Console Experience supporting large-scale or mission-critical VDI environments Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) Demonstrated experience automating system builds and configurations in Citrix and AWS Experience working with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Solid understanding of Windows Server and Windows Desktop operating systems Understanding and experience with security and certificate management Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity services Familiarity with operating in government contracting or compliance-driven environments Familiarity of Databases and their management Coordinates with Tier 4 vendors as needed Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Clearance Required:

Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance Preferred Qualifications Citrix certifications (e.g., CC-V, CC-P, CC-E or equivalent) AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator) Experience with configuration management or desired-state tools (e.g., Ansible, DSC) Famil...

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