VDI Consultant - VDIC 1029 SS#01

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
No Travel Required

Skills

Unity
Real-time
Regulatory Compliance
STIG
Network Security
Performance Monitoring
Hypervisor
IEEE 802.1X
ISE
SolarWinds
Terraform
VDI
Management
Microsoft
Network
Performance Tuning
Problem Solving
SOW
Conflict Resolution
Dashboard
DoD
Documentation
GitLab
VMware ESXi
Analytical Skill
Authentication
Cisco
Collaboration
Communication
Cyber Security
VMware vSphere
Virtual Desktop

Job Details

Position: VDI Consultant

Location: Miami, Florida
Duration: 13 Months Contract

Overview:

The VDI Consultant will serve as a supplemental technical resource within the customer s IT organization. Working under the customer s direction, this consultant will provide hands-on expertise in managing, optimizing, and securing the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment across designated sites as outlined in the project s Statement of Work (SOW).

Required Skills & Expertise:

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical proficiency and hands-on experience with the following technologies and tools:

  • vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi)

  • vCenter

  • Horizon Client

  • Liquidware Profile Unity

  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

  • GitLab (DoD instance)

  • SolarWinds (VDI Dashboard)

  • Aria Suite

  • Terraform

  • Ansible

Experience with GitLab 3.1.1.1 VDI performance optimization and automation is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

< data-start="1263" data-end="1311">Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI):</>

  • Develop and enhance the existing SolarWinds VDI dashboard for real-time performance monitoring.

  • Manage and maintain VDI images, ensuring secure Gold Image baselines with appropriate security agents and optimized graphics settings.

  • Document and standardize baseline images for consistent deployment and troubleshooting.

  • Implement Microsoft Power STIG configurations to strengthen DoD STIG compliance.

  • Configure and maintain Horizon Desktop/Infrastructure for improved memory allocation, redundancy, and profile management.

  • Optimize paging files and enhance reliability and performance of virtual desktop environments.

< data-start="1978" data-end="2026">User Profile & Automation Management:</>

  • Configure and optimize Liquidware Profile Unity for faster load times and stable user profiles.

  • Integrate Terraform with GitLab to enable documented and automated infrastructure deployments.

< data-start="2239" data-end="2284">Network Security & Authentication:</>

  • Collaborate with network teams to review and optimize Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) configurations and 802.1X authentication implementations.

  • Ensure secure workstation integration and consistent network authentication.

  • Develop and refine Cisco ISE policies and rules in alignment with cybersecurity task directives and compliance requirements.

Professional Attributes:

All consultants assigned to this role are expected to demonstrate:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

  • Excellent collaboration skills in highly secure and compliance-driven environments.

  • Strong documentation, communication, and technical implementation capabilities.

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