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Agile Defense

VDI Engineer III

Pensacola, FL ยท On-site

You will provide Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) engineering and policy requirements to support the client's VDI efforts. Leverage knowledge of VMware vSphere 5 and 6 and Horizon View 5, 6, and ...

QBE LLC (Federal)

Senior VDI Systems Engineer

Doral, FL

$96K - $132K/yr

Engineer, manage, and optimize enterprise VDI platforms, including VMware Horizon 2512, with hands-on expertise in image creation, application layering, profile management, and performance tuning.

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A VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining virtual desktop environments. They ensure seamless access to virtual desktops and applications, troubleshoot performance issues, and optimize configurations for security and efficiency. Their role often involves working with technologies like VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. VDI Engineers collaborate with IT teams to manage patches, updates, and end-user support while ensuring a high-quality experience for remote and on-premises users.

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To thrive as a VDI Engineer, you need a strong background in virtualization technologies, networking, Windows/Mac OS administration, and problem-solving, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with tools such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, and relevant certifications like VMware VCP or Citrix CCA are typical requirements. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and customer service skills help you address user issues efficiently and explain technical concepts clearly. These skills ensure seamless deployment, maintenance, and support of virtual desktop infrastructures, maximizing system uptime and user satisfaction.

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VDI Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent performance across virtual desktops, managing software updates and patches, and troubleshooting connectivity or user profile issues. To address these, engineers work closely with IT support teams and end users to identify root causes, apply best practices in virtualization, and proactively monitor system health. Many organizations also invest in robust monitoring and management tools to streamline problem resolution and maintain optimal user experiences. Continuous learning and collaboration are encouraged, as new technologies and security requirements frequently emerge in this field.

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VDI Engineer III

VDI Engineer III

Agile Defense

Pensacola, FL โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY:

Agile is seeking a candidate to join our team Pensacola FL as a VDI Systems Administrator.
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As VDI systems administrator on our project, you will provide system administration to the Navy client for Programs of Record (POR) applications and managed IT systems within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). You will provide Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) engineering and policy requirements to support the client's VDI efforts. Leverage knowledge of VMware vSphere 5 and 6 and Horizon View 5, 6, and 7 desktop virtualization implementation, design, and administration and administer Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016, Active Directory, GPO configuration, and DoD STIG processes. Manage an air-gap VMware lab environment to support the client's VDI, including Microsoft Windows Active Directory and Cisco IOS and NXOS-based switches or routers. Submit spend plans for future deployment requirements and review market research estimates and vendor quotes for accuracy. Develop detailed technical documentation that will allow other unsupervised technicians to install, configure, test, and deploy equipment with identical results. Perform blind testing of documents developed by others. Maintain comprehension of industry best practices while adhering to DoD STIG requirements for the deployment and configuration of engineered solutions.
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We focus on growing as a team, so weโ€™ll share techniques, work through challenges, and develop new methodologies together. Join our team and solve daily challenges as we improve IT operations and virtual classroom training for the warfighter.
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DUTIES:
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  • Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.
  • Set up administrator and service accounts, maintains system documentation, tune system performance, install system-wide software, and allocate mass storage space.
  • Interact with users and evaluate vendor products.
  • Make recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinate installation, and provides backup recovery.
  • Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
  • Troubleshoot and provide assistance to remote sites of the virtualization environment.
  • Monitor, maintain and inventory; network infrastructure, network systems and components, system administration and desktop systems with associated peripheral equipment.
  • Deploy and maintain enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure environments.
  • Apply patches, updates and upgrades to servers, workstations and stored images. Perform network scans as requested/required.
  • Build required reports and submit to appropriate personnel for review.
  • Provide enterprise-level support in the execution, testing, documentation and deployment of solutions focused on the virtualization of ECR desktop and associated training and support applications.
Qualifications
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Education and Certifications:
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  • HS Diploma or GED
  • IAT Level II (Security+ Certification)
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Related Computing Environment (CE) certification such as VCP
Background Needed and Years of Experience:
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  • 2+ year of experience with administering and deploying VMware vSphere 5 and/or 6 and Horizon View 5, 6, and/or 7
  • 2 years of experience with system administration
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows 2016 server configuration and administration
  • Experience with installation, configuration, problem detection, resolution, and maintenance of servers within compliance standards
  • Experience with designing and documenting new infrastructure deployment
  • Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policies, Microsoft Office 2010 and new professional products
Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Technical Skills:

  • Experience with installation, problem detection, resolution, and maintenance on the following hardware: Storage Area Network experience โ€“ iSCSI, FCoE, EMC Storage, VMware VSAN
  • Experience with ACAS, DoD STIG, Symantec Altiris
  • Experience with VMware ThinApp, Liquidware ProfileUnity
  • Experience with Dell or Cisco UCS server management
  • Experience with implementing VMware, UNIX, and Windows STIGs
  • Experience with PowerShell, PowerCLI, or NaviCLI
  • Experience with EMC VNX or XtremIO Storage Arrays using Fiber Channel or Fiber Channel over Ethernet
  • Experience with programming in JSON or REST API automating VMware installation
  • Experience with Cisco NXOS Switch and Router configuration
  • Experience with Hyper-Converged Virtualization hardware platforms, including Cisco HyperFlex, VMWare VSAN, or NUTANIX

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releasesย and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands:

Sedentary โ€“ 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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Physical Requirements:
  • Stand or Sit
  • Walk
  • Repetitive Motion
  • Talk or Hear

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