VDI Systems Engineer - Senior

Job Description

JTEC Consulting is hiring a senior level Virtual Desktop Integration (VDI) Systems Engineer to support the SOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services 2 (SCITES 2) contract. The Senior VDI Engineer role is focused on driving modernization efforts through requirements analysis, solution design, and the creation of high-level program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for high-level tasks within the VMware Horizon 2512 environment. Independently manage the end-to-end lifecycle, including image creation, complex application layering, and granular profile configurations.
• Expert-level administration of Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, and FSLogix for Office 365.
• Maintain full responsibility for complex performance tuning and proactive issue resolution, ensuring infrastructure stability and optimal responsiveness across distributed environments.
• Execute monthly patch cycles, application updates, and secure baseline enforcement to ensure consistent, mission-ready desktop delivery.
• Drive modernization efforts through rigorous requirements analysis, technical solution design, and the development of program-level documentation.
• Ensure technical integrity and compliance of all VDI engineering deliverables in alignment with ISO/IEC 15288 Technical, Enterprise, and Agreement process areas.
• Author and maintain high-fidelity engineering artifacts, including architecture diagrams, System Design Documents (SDD), engineering plans, requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICD).
• Enforce cybersecurity and configuration standards, including STIG implementation, RMF (Risk Management Framework) artifact development, and continuous monitoring of VDI systems to ensure secure baseline management.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; no dual citizenship
• Current secret security clearance; must be eligible for TS/SCI
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills to support a blended government contractor environment
• Availability to work on-site in Doral
• 8+ years of related IT experience supporting VDI engineering or systems engineering including:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of overall experience must include recent related systems engineering or VDI engineering experience
• Current Security+ certification or equivalent
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Hands-on expertise with enterprise VDI platforms such as VMware Horizon (including Horizon 2512), ESXi, vCenter, and enterprise storage technologies
• Experience with cloud-based or hybrid VDI solutions, systems modeling, automation frameworks, and enterprise monitoring/observability tools
• Experience with federal compliance requirements: RMF, STIGs, secure baseline management, and cybersecurity compliance requirements for virtualized and distributed environments
• Experience with adjacent network domains including Active Directory
• Experience with scripting and automation using Python and/or PowerShell
• Experience with identity services and endpoint management
• Experience with key VDI ecosystem components including Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, VDI Gold Image management, and troubleshooting vCenter-related desktop issues
• Experience working within a DoD Combatant Command (SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a Service Component

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience supporting SOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) is preferred
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional: CSEP, ESEP, ITIL Foundation, PMP, or Agile certifications

Pay Range

$140,000 - $160,000 per year