Software Virtualization Engineer

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Software Virtualization Engineer

Location: Springfield, VA (On-site only)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Virtualize smarter. Support the mission. Drive innovation.

We’re seeking a Software Virtualization Engineer who’s ready to build modern, virtualized solutions that enable critical missions at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

If you're passionate about cutting-edge virtualization, automation, and driving real-world outcomes in secure environments, we want you on our team.

Your Impact:

As a Software Virtualization Engineer, you’ll help ensure mission-critical applications are optimized, scalable, and ready for both VDI and thick-client environments. Your work will directly impact how users across the agency access and interact with essential tools.

What You’ll Do:

• Package, virtualize, and deliver mission applications with advanced functionality and graphics.

• Collaborate with testers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate and fine-tune application behavior.

• Persist user settings across sessions in non-persistent VDI environments.

• Identify and implement automation opportunities in the application sequencing process.

• Configure and support VDI and application delivery infrastructure.

• Enhance disaster recovery and continuity of operations strategies.

• Apply regular security patches and updates to keep environments compliant and secure.

• Write and maintain technical documentation, operational guides, and training materials.

• Work hands-on with VMware technologies and other virtualization tools to troubleshoot and optimize performance.

• Analyze, design, and present virtualization solutions that evolve with mission needs.

• Support software incident resolution and application request fulfillment.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of systems administration/virtualization experience
  (Additional experience or certifications can substitute for degree)

• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification

• 3+ years with VDI technologies (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps, Microsoft RDS)

• 2+ years with application virtualization tools like Citrix XenApp, App-V, App Volumes, or FlexApp

• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Deep knowledge of Windows 10/11 desktop and Windows Server (2012+)

• PowerShell scripting and automation experience

• Familiarity with non-persistent desktop environments and profile management (e.g., VMware DEM, Profile-Unity)

• Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy

• Understanding of ITIL principles and architectural frameworks like TOGAF

• Exposure to load balancing and application delivery services

• VMware certification (e.g., VCA-DCV)

• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy)

Why D2?

• Mission-first mindset: Your work supports national security every day.

• Modern tech stack: Work with the latest in virtualization, automation, and secure infrastructure.

• Professional growth: Learn and grow in a high-impact environment where innovation is encouraged.

Additional Info:

• Travel: Occasional travel to St. Louis, MO customer site

• Work Environment: On-site only (due to secure network access requirements)

Take the next step in your virtualization career—where your skills support the safety and intelligence of tomorrow. Apply today.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fal