Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 25, 2026. Arena Technical Resources scores C on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Software Packaging Engineer (VDI)
Job Location: Springfield, VA
Compensation: $175,000 - $185,000
Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance
and be willing to obtain a CI Polygraph
Job Description:
- Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers
running on one or more operating systems.
- The Systems Administrator (SA) will work as part of an elite and
agile team responsible for maintaining and improving system
functionality through proactive interaction with the customer,
comprehensive understanding of their primary GEOINT exploitation
system, and knowledge of the production mission. The successful
candidate will provide on-site, on the floor, technical and system
administration support through troubleshooting and implementing
appropriate solutions to software/hardware anomalies as they occur.
The SA will automate Software deployments, package Software,
troubleshoot VDI endpoints, virtual machines and
Geospatial/corporate software issues as well as make corrective
recommendations as necessary. Likewise the candidate should be able
to quickly respond to application/hardware related issues, resolve
on the spot problems (where possible), replicate the issue for
internal analysis/diagnosis, and assist in the preparation of
technical documentation that can accurately depict the problem
and/or solution for feedback to the team.
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- 1. Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers
running on one or more operating systems.
- 2. Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems.
- 3. Sets up administrator and service accounts.
- 4. Maintains system documentation
- 5. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
- 6. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software,
coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
- 7. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation
related to the use of computing resources.
- 8. May program in an administrative language.
- 9. Develops and implements testing strategies and document results.
- 10. Provides advice and training to end-users.
- 11. Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff
members.
- 12. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as
assigned.
- 13. Participates in special projects as required.
Skills/Qualifications:
Required:
5-10 years of directly related experience in systems administration and
analysis.
Unique/Additional Requirements:
- Provides support for maintenance and change requests of all "user
facing" devices and systems
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
- Strong writing skills (document creation and note taking)
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work within a team for projects and/or tasks
- Multi-mission environment experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to troubleshoot and document various problems
- Excellent customer service skills
Desired:
Journeyman knowledge or understanding of the following methodologies:
- Software package/binary deployment (Tanium, Numecent, XenApp,
SCCM/MECM)
- Service+ experience
- Thin Client operating systems and virtual hosted desktop OS
(AVD/ThinPro/Citrix)
- Client operating systems (Windows 11)
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Azure Virtual Desktop, ESX/vSphere4,
XenDesktop)
- Advanced Scripting in Python / PowerShell
- Log Analysis experience for troubleshooting
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering,
Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent
experience).
ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal
employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic
information, or mental or physical disability

