Senior Systems Engineer - Citrix Jobs

Location: Sterling, VAWork Type: Onsite

Remote Work: NoJob Description Gridiron IT is looking for a Platform or Infrastructure Systems Engineer (Senior) experienced in configuring, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure tools and COTS applications as Infrastructure 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.

Qualifications: 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
• Knowledge of IDAM requirements and technologies including Active Directory, SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and/or OIDCDemonstrated 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 Service
• NowFamiliarity 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)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.