Systems Engineer Principal
Zachary Piper Solutions · Newington, VA · 2 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$155k–$175k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design and define VDI architecture in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
- Support and maintain enterprise VDI environments to ensure performance, scalability, and security
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges impacting VDI systems
- Perform pre-production testing to validate stability, compatibility, and functionality of VDI image updates
- Manage and optimize VDI images, profiles, and configurations
- Implement automation and workflow optimization using scripting tools such as PowerShell
- Support thin client environments and device management solutions
- Maintain and monitor VDI environments to ensure system health using monitoring tools
- Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and security best practices
- Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve mission objectives in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance required
- Security+ certification required
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or VDI environments
- Experience with Omnissa Horizon hosted on vSphere
- Experience managing thin clients using tools such as Wyse Management Suite
- Strong understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and their impact on VDI images
- Experience with profile management solutions
- Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance requirements
- Experience with VDI monitoring tools such as Liquidware Stratusphere
- Strong scripting experience, particularly with PowerShell
- Experience with Image as Code tools such as HashiCorp Packer
Preferred Skills
- Experience with FSLogix profile management
- Familiarity with Dell Wyse Management Suite
- Experience with NDES and 802.1x authentication
- Experience with endpoint security tools such as CrowdStrike or Trellix
- Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP
- Experience with application packaging tools such as Liquidware FlexApp
Pay
Salary: $155,000 - $175,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays