**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**
Software Virtualization EngineerLocation: Springfield, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Clearance: TS/SCI (required)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
At D2 Consulting, our mission is simple but critical: protect today and enable a smarter tomorrow. We’re seeking a Software Virtualization Engineer to support a high-impact intelligence mission for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving challenging problems, and want your work to directly support national security, this role is for you.
What You’ll DoAs a Software Virtualization Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering secure, high-performance virtualized applications used by mission partners every day.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain virtualized application packages for mission baseline applications
Support application delivery across VDI environments and thick clients
Virtualize applications with plugins and advanced graphics requirements
Partner with application testers and mission SMEs to validate functionality and performance
Enhance application sequencing processes and incorporate required changes
Identify and persist critical user settings (registry, AppData, etc.) in non-persistent VDI environments
Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline application sequencing
Collaborate with virtualization and VDI teams on application delivery infrastructure
Improve backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations
Create and maintain technical artifacts, including:
Detailed designs
Test plans and test cases
Implementation and operational guides
Training documentation
Work independently while exercising sound technical judgment and ownership
Troubleshoot and tune VMware software-defined data center environments
Analyze, test, and apply security patches and software updates
Resolve incidents and fulfill software requests
Provide training and mentorship to team members
Support additional mission needs as assigned
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration or Virtualization
(Additional experience, education, or certifications may be substituted)DoD 8140.01M IAT Level II certification
3+ years of experience with VDI technologies such as:
VMware Horizon
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
2+ years of experience with application virtualization technologies:
Citrix XenApp
Microsoft App-V
FlexApp, App Volumes, or similar solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
A proactive mindset and strong desire to learn and grow
Experience with Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2012+
Scripting and automation experience (e.g., PowerShell)
Experience supporting non-persistent desktop environments
Familiarity with profile management solutions:
VMware DEM
Liquidware ProfileUnity
Working knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
Understanding of load-balanced application delivery
Familiarity with ITIL principles
Experience creating architectural design documents and technical presentations
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
Virtualization certifications such as VMware VCA-DCV
Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy, Service+, etc.)
Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites in St. Louis, MO
Telework: Not available – role requires access to classified customer networks
Primary Locations: Springfield, VA
At D2 Consulting, you’ll work alongside top technical talent, support a mission of national importance, and have opportunities to grow your skills in cutting-edge virtualization technologies—all while making a real difference.
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 fall outside of the above-stated range.
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!
D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.
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What We Do
D2 Consulting provides services to the Federal Government focused in the following three area's
We leverage D2 Consulting engineering, operations and governance best practices to efficiently and effectively deploy, maintain and continuously improve IT services and solutions. This includes not only engineering solutions such as VDI and providing direct support to operations but also deploying the tools to instrument and maintain Enterprise performance and availability (including ITSM and Enterprise Management Tools).
Protect & Secure: This is our cyber security practice, which includes functions like audit and information assurance, as well as the traditional mechanics of securing IT systems and services. We have experience working with the Government to better manage risk to help move the accreditation process along. This is especially true with respect to adapting accreditation controls to a cloud environment.
Cloud Migration and Data Center modernization/consolidation: This area is focused on cloud migration and adoption as well as data center consolidation. We work to ensure that infrastructure requirements are implemented correctly, according to best practices and in a timely manner.
