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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to serve as our Secure Virtual Desktops, Lead to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client's global Enterprise IT Infrastructure missions. 

The candidate must have demonstrated experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).   This position serves as the team leader for engineers and administrators providing secure virtual desktops services. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, implement, deploy and maintain secure VDI environments and solutions. 

• Manage session hosts, master images, golden images, application layers, profile containers, and policy configurations. 

• Design and develop enterprise IT solutions across co-locations, data centers, and cloud environments. 

• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into the VDI to enhance server performance. 

• Evaluate VDI user and client needs as well as their experience to determine need for enhancements. 

• Monitor VDI performance and resolve any issues. 

• Monitor tools that provide critical insights into workloads, depletion of resources, and peak loads of servers. 

• Ensure data accessibility and security. 

• Test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues for effective resolution that resolves root causes. 

• Assess network and server architecture for efficiency, improvements, or upgrades. 

• Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data center's layout, systems, and processes. 

• Test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues for effective resolution that resolves root causes. 

• Assess network and server architecture for efficiency, improvements, or upgrades. 

• Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data center's layout, systems, and processes. 
• Travel may be required within the National Captial Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award** 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearance. 

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; High School Diploma and 12 years of relevant experience). 
• Certifications:  SEC+ or CISSP

• Proven work experience designing/ implementing VDI. 

• Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and their integration into enterprise environments. 

• Experience working in cloud environments. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances. 

• Experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and colocation services. 

• Analytical skills for cost-benefit analysis and IT strategy development. 

• ITIL or other applicable professional certifications. 

• Knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Salesforce software. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required  To hold this clearance.  

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME