VDI Administrator with Security Clearance

What you will do
Build the platform: Design and implement the VDI infrastructure, and configure and manage virtual machines and desktop templates. Keep it healthy: Monitor performance and resource usage, and troubleshoot issues with virtual desktops, applications and user connectivity. Own the hypervisor: Install, configure and maintain the hypervisor software. Plan for capacity: Manage server hardware, resource allocation and capacity planning, along with Virtual Desktop host pools and related resources.

Shape the architecture: Architect, plan and implement desktop virtualization technology, and proactively keep the VDI infrastructure healthy, fast and available. Protect and recover: Run regular backups and disaster recovery procedures for VDI components, and provide expert-level support on complex incidents, finding root causes and fixing them fast. Tune and secure: Find performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies and tune the environment to fix them, and maintain strong security measures that protect VDI systems, virtual desktops and user data.

Keep it current: Plan and carry out VDI updates, including software patches, security updates and system upgrades. Requirements
5 or more years of hands-on experience in a VDI administration role. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree. Proficiency in VDI technologies, such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS).

Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and hypervisor technologies like VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. Expert-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex VDI-related issues effectively. Familiarity with network, storage, and security principles relevant to VDI environments. What makes you stand out
Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V), or equivalent credentials are highly desirable.

CLEARANCE
Must have an active Secret clearance. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.