Windows Desktop Engineer

Columbus, OH, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
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This role involves engineering and supporting enterprise Windows virtual desktop environments using Horizon technology. The position requires responsibility for infrastructure design, configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platforms within a large organizational setting. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise in Windows desktop engineering and virtual desktop delivery, ensuring performance, security, and end-user experience.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and support enterprise Windows virtual desktop environments utilizing Horizon and other VDI platforms.
  • Support migration and transition of workloads from existing VDI solutions to Horizon.
  • Build, configure, and maintain Windows 10/11 virtual desktop images and related desktop services.
  • Engineer and optimize desktop images, profiles, policies, and application configurations for performance and stability.
  • Configure and support Horizon components including Connection Servers, Horizon Agents, desktop pools, and infrastructure elements.
  • Troubleshoot complex VDI issues across desktops, applications, profiles, authentication, and infrastructure layers.
  • Support Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security configurations within the virtual desktop environment.
  • Collaborate with application, network, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve desktop-related issues.
  • Automate repetitive desktop engineering and operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
  • Monitor, analyze, and optimize VDI performance, capacity, and user experience; produce documentation and operational procedures.

Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience in Windows desktop engineering, specifically Windows 10/11.
  • Extensive experience supporting and engineering enterprise VDI environments using platforms such as Horizon, Citrix, or Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Solid understanding of VDI architecture, desktop delivery, and related networking concepts.
  • Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security configurations.
  • Experience with Windows image creation, optimization, and lifecycle management.
  • Troubleshooting skills for desktop performance, application delivery, profiles, and authentication issues.
  • Strong PowerShell scripting skills with an automation-oriented mindset.
  • Knowledge of enterprise networking, including DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and remote access.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with various technical teams to resolve complex issues.
  • Availability for on-site work in a professional environment.

Publishing Pay Range: $74.13 - $78.24 hourly
Location Requirements: On-Site

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113573
  • Posted 4 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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