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VDI Systems Engineer Expert

Cherokee Federal · Herndon, VA · Yesterday
On-siteInformation Technology$230k–$240k/yrFull-time

Compensation & Benefits

  • Estimated Starting Salary Range: $230,000.00 - $240,000.00
  • Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Responsibilities

  • Integrating VDI solutions with cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for hybrid or cloud-native deployments.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure VDI solutions meet application and user requirements.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving complex VDI-related issues, working closely with vendors and internal teams as needed.
  • Developing and maintaining documentation for VDI infrastructure, including design documents, configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Staying up-to-date with emerging VDI and cloud technologies, and recommending new solutions or features to improve the existing infrastructure.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Must have a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience
  • Have at least a Bachelors' Degree in a relevant field of study

Skills

  • Experience with VDI solutions such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Strong understanding of hypervisors like Microsoft Hyper-V, AHV, VMware ESXi, or general VM hosting
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings
  • Familiarity with networking protocols, firewalls, and load balancers
  • Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash, and automation tools like Ansible or Terraform
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize VDI performance
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Relevant certifications such as Citrix CCA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or Microsoft MCSE
  • Experience with cloud-based VDI solutions such as VMware Cloud on AWS or Citrix Cloud, as well as Nutanix cloud infrastructure
  • Knowledge of security best practices and technologies, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and threat detection
  • Experience with monitoring and analytics tools such as Citrix Director or Nutanix Prism
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
  • Experience with multiple VDI platforms and the ability to evaluate and recommend new solutions

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