Position Title: Systems Engineer - Citrix / NetScaler
Location: Chantilly, VA (Onsite)
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance (mandatory)
Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000
Job Overview
We're seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to support cloud-based mission-critical operations. The role involves the operation and sustainment of multiple cloud-deployed geospatial solutions, including management of numerous virtual desktops.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with hands-on experience in installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of cloud-based systems, especially focused on Citrix virtual desktop infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain cloud-based systems supporting geospatial and operational workloads
- Administer Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), including NetScaler configurations
- Perform Windows Server administration and support tasks
- Complete configuration remediation tasks based on security scan findings
- Participate in software integration projects within service-oriented or virtualized environments
- Support cloud architectures, including AWS services such as S3, EC2, and Reserved Instances
- Develop and maintain system engineering documentation, including diagrams and VDDs
- Collaborate with team members using tools such as Jira and Confluence
Required Skills and Experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance (mandatory)
- Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration
- Hands-on Citrix and NetScaler administration experience
- Experience in security configuration and remediation based on scan results
- Working knowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Familiarity with cloud and virtualized environments, especially AWS
- Understanding of network fundamentals including subnetting, VPNs, firewalls, and data flows
- Experience with source code management tools such as Git or GitLab
- Proficiency with system engineering documentation practices
- Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting geospatial system engineering projects
- Citrix certifications
- Desktop virtualization expertise
- F5 load balancer administration experience
- Active Directory Group Policy management skills
- PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities
- SAFe Agile certification
- AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Developer, DevOps Engineer)
Education and Certification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
- Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR
- 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- DoD 8140 certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher)
If you meet the qualifications and have an active TS/SCI clearance, please apply.