Sr. Virtual Desktop Engineer

Company: CGI
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

U.S. - What we do matters By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies – Learn more . Position Description: CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission-critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration. As a Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer at CGI Federal, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions for a federal law enforcement agency’s classified environment. This role involves hands-on VDI engineering combined with leadership responsibilities, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of virtual desktop systems, mentoring junior engineers, and advising stakeholders on VDI strategy and governance. Your future duties and responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and management of VDI solutions for a federal law enforcement agency’s classified data processing systems directorate. Ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability of virtual desktop systems across classified environments. Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and software development teams to integrate VDI solutions, develop use cases, and support deployment and maintenance activities. Support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities, maintain comprehensive VDI documentation, and ensure solutions align with federal standards and mission requirements. Lead VDI strategy workshops, roadmap development, and stakeholder presentations. Architect VDI integration pipelines, develop VDI specifications, dashboards, and KPIs. Align VDI development to NIST SP 800-53 and ISCM requirements. Extend VDI capabilities to AWS/Azure/GCP and integrate with automation and orchestration tools. Establish content lifecycle governance and mentor junior staff. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Minimum of seven (7) years in VDI engineering with expertise in designing and implementing secure virtual desktop solutions. One or more of the following certifications: VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM) Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V) Microsoft Certified: Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty Desired: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience in federal government or diplomatic environment at the department level or experience supporting classified environments within federal law enforcement or Intelligence Community organizations. Experience integrating VDI solutions with cybersecurity tools, network infrastructure, and cloud platforms. Experience with VDI solutions in hybrid/zero-trust architectures. Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks (800-53, 800-171, 800-190). Additional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP). CGIFederalJob LI-DD1 What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. 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CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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