Horizon VDI Administrator

Overview

On Site
$51 - $69 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Cyber Security
Network
Leadership
Virtual Desktop
Collaboration
Root Cause Analysis
Management
Risk Management Framework
RMF
VMware
VMware vSphere
VMware ESXi
Windows PowerShell
PowerCLI
STIG
SCAP
eMASS
HBSS
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Systems Engineering
Virtualization
VDI
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Horizon VDI Administrator in Fairfax, VA.

Overview:
The Horizon VDI Administrator will work closely with systems engineers, cybersecurity analysts, network teams, and program leadership to ensure secure, high-performance virtual desktop environments across multiple classified and unclassified networks. Regular collaboration will include aligning on configuration standards, deployment timelines, and compliance objectives to support mission-critical operations. They will partner with technical teams to troubleshoot user access issues, remediate security findings, and respond to operational incidents. By leveraging cross-team input and performing root cause analysis, the Horizon VDI Administrator will help implement sustainable solutions that maintain system integrity and mission readiness. Responsibilities include engineering and maintaining VMware Horizon VDI environments, applying DISA STIGs, managing gold images and application layers, supporting RMF/ATO activities, and ensuring continuous availability across classified and unclassified networks. They will use tools and technologies such as VMware Horizon (Instant Clones, App Volumes, DEM), vSphere/ESXi, PowerShell/PowerCLI, DISA STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, eMASS, ACAS, and HBSS. Their expertise will ensure systems are secure, optimized, and audit-ready, contributing directly to the success and compliance of mission operations.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
* 5+ years of related experience in systems engineering, virtualization, or VDI administration

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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