Virtualization Engineer

Job Title: Virtualization Engineer
Location: On-site full-time in Huntsville, Alabama
Clearance: Top Secret clearance is required- must be willing to sit for a CI Poly
Type: Direct Hire
Contract : [email protected]

About the Role:
ALTA IT Services is seeking a Virtualization Engineer with deep expertise in Citrix Server infrastructure (not desktop engineering). This role focuses on server-side virtualization and scaling to support up to 50,000 users.
You will be responsible for the administration, engineering, and optimization of a large-scale Citrix environment in support of a government client. The ideal candidate will have experience with Citrix back-end infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and automation tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, implement, and validate Citrix and virtualization components.
• Support and optimize enterprise-level Citrix Server Farms, including:
• Citrix Provisioning Server (PVS) / Machine Creation Services (MCS) – MCS strongly preferred.
• SQL Database, License Server, Delivery Controller, Citrix Director, StoreFront, Studio, Gateway, Hypervisor.
• Citrix XenApp, Citrix VDI, Citrix XenServer.
• Citrix Netscaler MPX (FIPS).

• Manage Microsoft virtualization technologies:
• Hyper-V Manager (current version).
• System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
• Automate and streamline operations using PowerShell scripting.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot using Splunk (Deployment Server, Universal Forwarder v9.4.3, dashboards).
• Serve as the last line of defense for complex troubleshooting and supply critical leadership-level problem-solving.
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams (e.g., Huntsville, AL and Quantico, VA).
  Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant IT experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
    – OR – 10+ years of directly related experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proven experience in large-scale Citrix infrastructure engineering and administration.
  • Strong knowledge of virtualization subsystems and hypervisors.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk deployment & dashboards.
  • Must demonstrate senior-level expertise, proactivity, discipline, and leadership traits.
  Clearance & Work Requirements
  • Active Top Secret clearance required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph (reoccurring; note that not all polys from other entities are accepted).
  • 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL (no remote).
  Key Hiring Note:
  We need Citrix Server and infrastructure expertise – not Citrix desktop engineers. The ability to scale and virtualize each Citrix layer for enterprise-level environments is critical.
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  Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.