Senior Systems Engineer - Citrix (Ci Polygraph Required)

NorthHill Technology

  • Sterling, Virginia
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    We are looking for a Platform or Infrastructure Systems Engineer (Senior) experienced in configuring, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure tools and COTS applications as Infrastucture as Code (IaC) and Applications as Code (AaC) to join our visible technical program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. Work with internal engineering resources as well as customer end-users to design and enhance the user interfaces for supported applications, maintaining responsive designs that accommodate challenging technical and functional requirements.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling, Virginia

    Description

    NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for an  a Senior Systems Engineer - Citrix to support a Federal Program in Sterling, VA.  This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator.  An active TS/SCI Clearance and CI Polygraph is required.

    We are looking for a Platform or Infrastructure Systems Engineer (Senior) experienced in configuring, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure tools and COTS applications as Infrastucture as Code (IaC) and Applications as Code (AaC) to join our visible technical program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. This program delivers engineering services for Linux and Windows cloud-based infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, Cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows. This position has a primary focus on leading the design, deployment, and optimization of an enterprise Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.  This role will be instrumental in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance virtual desktop solutions to support our customer’s digital workplace strategy.  Our platform uses a mix of Open Source, Government-off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) software and targets cloud-native constructs. The environment offers a secure-by-default configuration, implementing an Infrastructure-as-Code approach, and governance policies. We follow a mostly Agile workflow and adhere to DevSecOps principles. We value fast iteration and a customer-oriented approach while being mindful about security. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community. 

     

    Responsibilities: 

    Design and implement Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) infrastructure in a 100% Cloud environment 

    Deploy and configure Citrix Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, NetScaler/ADC, and supporting components 

    Implement Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) or Machine Creation Services (MCS) for desktop image management 

    Manage and maintain Citrix infrastructure including Virtual Delivery Agents (VDAs), hypervisors, and storage systems 

    Optimize VDI performance through monitoring, capacity planning, and resource allocation 

    Configure and manage user profiles using FSLogix 

    Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the VDI stack 

    Provide platform and infrastructure technical services and technical expertise in systems, technical infrastructure, tools, modeling, external interfaces, and other technical areas 

    Complete complex design, configuration and deployment of platform infrastructure and applications in a cloud-based environment ensuring performant environments 

    Maintain COTS applications in a cloud-based environment 

    Work with internal engineering resources as well as customer end-users to design and enhance the user interfaces for supported applications, maintaining responsive designs that accommodate challenging technical and functional requirements 

    Support operations functions, including root cause identification, remediation and documentation (e.g., user guides, ‘how to’ guides, infrastructure diagrams) 

    Work closely with clients and cross-functional departments on technical issues including software system troubleshooting and maintenance and to communicate project statuses 

    Prepare comprehensive test plans, test new features, services, and fix bugs 

    Configure IdAM, Active Directory, LDAP resources with platform and applications 

    Prepare technical presentations for government and senior leadership 

    Work effectively in a team environment 

    Work across infrastructure that contains both Linux and Windows 

    Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical, management and customer both written and verbally 

    Utilize robust troubleshooting skills 

    Instill and apply solid engineering rigor, to include configuration management, testing 

    Develop/engineer as part of an Agile scrum team 

     

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills: 

    We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field is required. Specific skills include the following: 

    Possess a minimum of Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly (FS Poly works too) 

    At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification) 

    Expertise working with Linux platforms and COTS applications in Linux cloud environments 

    5+ years of hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 

    Expert knowledge of Citrix architecture, components, and deployment methodologies 

    Strong experience with hypervisor platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Citrix Hypervisor) 

    Proficiency with Citrix NetScaler/ADC configuration and management 

    Deep understanding of Windows Server administration and Active Directory 

    Ability to demonstrate solid engineering rigor 

    Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills, including investigating log files to discover root-cause for challenges 

    Experience with Cloud architecture and system design  

    Experience architecting or integrating with workflow, case or ticketing, or automation platforms such as ServiceNow or custom-built systems 

    Knowledge of IDAM requirements and technologies including Active Directory, SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and/or OIDC 

    Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation 

    Strong documentation skills 

    Experience and comfort with DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab) 

    Familiarity with Containerized Development environments (Rancher, Kubernetes)  

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly and succinctly describe complex issues 

     

     

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: 

    Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V) or higher 

    Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) 

    Experience with Cloud solution optimization 

    Experience configuring and instrumenting visualization tools (Grafana, Splunk) 

    Experience with ServiceNow 

    Familiarity with customer system security requirements and processes 

    Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques 

    Assist with leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains 

    Experience with DevOps testing 

    Experience integrating complex systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines 

    Other Cloud experience (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM) 

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