Infrastructure Engineer -VMware

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer -VMware

Job Type: Contract W-2

Job Location: new York, New York ( hybrid 3 days onsite)

Horizon VDI /VMware expert

A global bank is seeking an Endpoint Infrastructure Engineer (VMware, Citrix). The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will bring 10+ years of proven expertise in On-Prem/Hybrid environments. The Endpoint Infrastructure Engineer will operate both independently and collaboratively within the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area. Stationed within the User Infrastructure team, the Engineer must possess advanced technical expertise in core infrastructure technologies, specifically Microsoft Operating Systems, virtualization platforms (VMware, Omnissa/Horizon, and Citrix), and scripting (Microsoft PowerShell and VMware PowerCLI)

Virtualization Infrastructure

• Operational support and security remediation for the Citrix XenApp environment
• Horizon VDI / Omnissa/VMware expert
• Understanding of the Omnissa imaging process
• Workstation Infrastructure
• Expert knowledge of Windows 10/11 Operating System. Windows 10/11 workstation security remediation and patch management via MECM and other technologies
• Software end of life remediation / security package deployment
• Patch management, research and remediation for workstations, virtual desktops,
• and Development and deployment of Group Policy (GPO)
• Automation of mundane tasks via PowerShell, Excel - Power Query, BatchPoint of escalation for IT Support team (Customer Service)

Requirements

• Senior Infrastructure Engineer with 10+ years of proven expertise in On-Prem/Hybrid environments Enterprise IT experience within financial services
• Endpoint & Systems Management: Proficient in Microsoft SCCM/MECM and PowerShell scripting to automate and streamline systems administration.
• OS Expertise: Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Windows Workstation OS deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Vulnerability & Patch Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze security trends, coordinating the scheduling, tracking, and remediation of system vulnerabilities.
• Lifecycle Management: Proactively research and remediate End-of-Life (EOL) hardware and software to mitigate security risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness: Partner with IT Audit teams to compile, verify, and deliver comprehensive audit evidence and technical documentation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related technical field preferred