Job Description

At INflow Federal, we're not just navigating the frontier of digital transformation; we're reshaping it. Our dedication to merging the prowess of humans and machines to solve complex problems has set us apart in designing and engineering solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) networks. Here, every challenge is an opportunity to advance, and every solution is a step towards a more secure and connected future. We look forward to welcoming you to the INflow team!

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

At INflow Federal, you are at the heart of our mission to empower DoD customers with cutting-edge data-driven solutions. Your expertise will not only pave the way for innovative data management and infrastructure but also drive our commitment to data modernization and cyber resilience. As a Software Virtualization Engineer, you will support the virtualization of a variety of mission applications. Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications - Applications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients. Applications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements.
• Work with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior.
• Incorporate any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.
• Identify facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment.
• Identify automation opportunities for application sequencing and work with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once established.
• Assist the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as needed.
• Improve backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations.
• Articulating knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc. rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, test plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines.
• Performing work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.
• Working with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Analyze, test, and apply regular security patches and software updates as required.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Virtualization products and capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and apply virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements.
• Good work ethic and active desire to learn.
• Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team members.
• Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests.
• Performs all other work as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization. (Additional Education, Training, Certifications or Work Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience). A degree may be substituted with additional years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
• 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc).
• CompTIA Security+ or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8140.01M certification.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems.
• Utilize scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and manage deployments.
• Experience with non-persistent desktop environments.
• Experience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs' Profile-Unity.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, specifically Group Policy.
• Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services.
• Understand principles of ITIL.
• Able to create architectural design documents and presentations.
• Able to test and apply hardware and software updates.
• Understand architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Virtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV).
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc).

Required Clearance:

Active DoD TS/SCI