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Virtual Desktop Engineer

• Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

USD $150,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year

GovCIO

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Skills

Adobe AIR
Systems Design
System Implementation
Interfaces
Cost-benefit Analysis
Computer Hardware
System Administration
Algorithms
Amazon Web Services
Desktop Virtualization
Technical Support
Virtual Desktop
User Experience
Documentation
Security Clearance
VMware vSphere
VMware ThinApp
VMware
Citrix
Microsoft Azure
Stacks Blockchain
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Image Management
VDI
Management
Active Directory
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
NTP
TCP/IP
ICMP
Distributed File System
Microsoft WSUS
VLAN
Routing
Application Virtualization
Patch Management
STIG
Regulatory Compliance
Security Controls
Communication
Training
Policy Administration
DoD
Windows PowerShell
Python
Bash
Scripting
Backup
Recovery
Network
Server Administration
Performance Monitoring
Orchestration
Docker
Kubernetes
SQL
Database
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional
Virtualization
VCP
VMware Certified Professional
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA

Adobe AIR
Systems Design
System Implementation
Interfaces
Cost-benefit Analysis
Computer Hardware
System Administration
Algorithms
Amazon Web Services
Desktop Virtualization
Technical Support
Virtual Desktop
User Experience
Documentation
Security Clearance
VMware vSphere
VMware ThinApp
VMware
Citrix
Microsoft Azure
Stacks Blockchain
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Image Management
VDI
Management
Active Directory
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
NTP
TCP/IP
ICMP
Distributed File System
Microsoft WSUS
VLAN
Routing
Application Virtualization
Patch Management
STIG
Regulatory Compliance
Security Controls
Communication
Training
Policy Administration
DoD
Windows PowerShell
Python
Bash
Scripting
Backup
Recovery
Network
Server Administration
Performance Monitoring
Orchestration
Docker
Kubernetes
SQL
Database
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional
Virtualization
VCP
VMware Certified Professional
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA

Summary

GovCIO is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Desktop Virtualization Administrator to manage and support the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) in support of 616 Operations Center (OC) and 616 Air and Space Communications Squadron (ACOMS) operations. The ideal candidate will have experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining virtual desktop solutions, its supporting infrastructure, as well as ensuring compliance with security guidelines and providing user support.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops network and system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops network and system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines network and system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future network and system development. Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer.

Interfaces with the user(s) and all other stakeholders in order to determine their needs.
Generates the highest level of requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule.
Performs cost-benefit analyses to determine whether requirements are best met by manual, software, or hardware functions; making maximum use of commercial off-the-shelf or already developed components.
Designs and develops solutions to applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
Develops partitioning algorithms (and other processes) to allocate all present and foreseeable requirements into discrete partitions such that a minimum of communications is needed among partitions, and between the user and the system.

Client Specific Responsibilities

Deploys and configures virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments, including Horizon, Citrix, Azure, AWS and similar VDI platforms.
Creates, manages, and maintains desktop pools, user profiles, and configurations to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Implements and manages user access policies, ensuring appropriate permissions and security protocols are in place.
Ensures compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Technical Compliance Notification Order (TCNO) requirements.
Performs regular patch management and updates for all desktop virtualization systems.
Provides end-user support and training related to the VDI environment and ensure smooth operations.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to VDI systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
Monitors and optimizes the performance of virtual desktop environments, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Collaborates with security and network teams to ensure the security and integrity of the VDI environment.
Maintains documentation of the VDI environment, including system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.

**Pending award

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Minimum 10+ years of experience designing, installing, configuring and managing VMware virtualization environment components (vSphere, vSAN for Horizon, Horizon, Workspace ONE, ThinApp, App Volumes)
IAT Level II certification
Proven experience with VMware, Horizon, Citrix, Azure, or other virtual technology stacks.
Demonstrated knowledge of Windows 10 / 11 and RHEL desktop master image management.
Strong understanding of VDI deployment, configuration, and management best practices.
Thorough understanding of Active Directory, PCoIP, BLAST, DNS, NTP, TCP/IP, ICMP, DFS, WSUS, VLANs and Routing.
Strong background in desktop Application virtualization.
Experience with patch management and TCNO compliance.
Familiarity with STIG compliance requirements and the ability to implement security controls.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a virtualized environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide training and support to end users.
Experience with user access policy management and security protocols.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in the field or a related area with 15+ years (or commensurate experience) strongly preferred.
Experience working within DoD network environments.
PowerShell, Python, Bash or other scripting languages.
Backup / restore operations in virtualized environments.
SAN, network, server administration.
Elastic stack working knowledge.
Performance monitoring, tuning utilities and commands.
Container orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Working knowledge of SQL and database implementations.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Expert level (or MCSE) certifications.
VCP - VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization certification.
VCP - VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility certification.
Cisco Professional certification - CCNP +.
Red Hat Certified System Administrator - RHCSA.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10443217
Position Id: 8982
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a rapidly growing provider of advanced technology solutions and digital services for the federal government. Combining our extensive federal experience with the latest innovations in IT and disruptive approaches, our experts develop comprehensive solutions to meet the most pressing demands of today’s government agencies. From the U.S. military to Health and Human Services, we have an impressive track record of helping our customers optimize how they operate.

We’re transforming government IT, empowering our federal customers to meet the challenges of today while building the government of tomorrow.

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