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