ENS Solutions

Builds secure IT systems for government clients

VDI Engineer

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSterling, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma and 10 or more years of experience, or an associate's degree and 8 or more years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 6 or more years of experience.
An active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI Poly.
Experience performing engineering work involving the design, development, maintenance, and testing of infrastructure for desktop application packaging and deployment technologies.
Knowledge of Citrix XenApp, AppLayering, and/or Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM).
Hands-on experience with SQL clustering failover.
Knowledge of cloud, networking, and enterprise architectures.
Expertise in Windows 10/11 Standard Operating Environment (SOE), imaging, and evergreen practices.
Experience with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on Windows Server 2019/2022.
Ability to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Windows Server 2019/2022.
CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud certification.

Responsibilities

Engineer, design, test, implement, maintain, secure, and manage the full life cycle of complex Citrix XenDesktop and NetScaler solutions deployed in a large enterprise environment.
Design and support Microsoft infrastructure solutions, including Azure Virtual Desktop and on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Interact with Government stakeholders about technical considerations related to problems, issues, or conflicts.
Engineer, implement, mitigate, monitor, and tune VDI environments and management software to obtain Authorize to Operate (ATO) for new VDI solutions.
Manage Citrix products, including Virtual Apps, Virtual Desktops, ADC, and Provisioning.
Manage Azure products, including Azure Virtual Desktops.
Use scripting in PowerShell or Python.
Provide Tier 3 and higher support as needed, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and root cause analysis (RCA).
Prepare and maintain documentation for VDI solutions, processes, and procedures related to engineering projects.

Desired Qualifications

Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101) certification.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312) certification.
Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop certification.

VDI Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

ENS Solutions, LLC · Sterling, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-06

Workplace: on_site

Description

As a VDI Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to engineer new and improved enhancements for existing and emerging virtual desktop technologies. In this role, a typical day will include:

Engineering, designing, testing, implementing, maintaining, securing, and managing the full life cycle of the complex Citrix Xen Desktop and NetScaler solutions deployed in the large Enterprise environment
Designing and supporting Microsoft infrastructure solutions, including Azure Virtual Desktop, on-prem, cloud and hybrid
Interacting with Government stakeholders regarding technical considerations for problems, issues, or conflicts
Engineering, implementing, mitigating, monitoring, and tuning VDI environment and management software to obtain Authorize to Operate (ATO) for new VDI solutions
Managing Citrix products (Virtual Apps, Virtual Desktops, ADC, Provisioning)
Managing Azure products (Azure Virtual Desktops)
Operating and executing scripting skills in PowerShell or Python
Providing Tier 3 and above support as needed (troubleshooting, problem resolution support, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA))
Preparing and maintaining documentation for VDI solutions, processes, and procedures related to engineering projects

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma and 10+ years of experience or Associate's degree and 8+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience
Must have an Active TS/SCI ; willing to obtain a CI Poly
Experience performing engineering work associated with the design, development, maintenance, and testing of infrastructure for desktop application packaging and deployment technologies
Knowledge of Citrix XenApp, AppLayering, and/or Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM)
Hands-on experience with SQL Clustering Failover
Knowledge of cloud, networking, and enterprise architectures
Expertise in the Windows 10/11 – Standard Operating Environment (SOE), imaging, evergreen, etc.
Experience with Remote Desktop Service (RDS) on Windows Server 2019/2022
Ability to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Windows Server 2019/2022

Required certification:

CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud

Preferred certification(s):

Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (1Y0-312)
Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
401k Contribution from Day 1
PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
Workers’ Compensation
Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.

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About the Company

ENS Solutions

Builds secure IT systems for government clients

ENS Solutions builds and manages secure technology for defense, intelligence and commercial clients. Its identity and access work covers the systems that verify users, control permissions and protect sensitive accounts, alongside custom application development and systems integration. Teams also turn geographic data and imagery into maps and visual intelligence products used to explain places and events. The business works through consulting and technical service engagements, combining project planning with ongoing support for client systems from initial design through day-to-day operation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Mitchellville, Maryland.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mitchellville, MD
Founded: 2014

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