VDI VMware Horizon Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a VDI VMware Horizon Administrator with hands‑on experience in Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) and virtual desktop infrastructure administration.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience; based in New York, NY (Hybris).

Skills

• VMware Administration
• Omnissa Horizon VDI Administration
• Horizon Connection Servers
• Application Packaging (MSI, MSIX)
• App Volumes / AppStacks
• DEM and FSLogix
• Windows 10/11 Administration & Deployment
• Thin Clients (Dell Wyse, HP ThinPro, IGEL)

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Horizon VDI environments.
• Manage application packaging and deployment using MSI/MSIX and App Volumes.
• Configure and support DEM and FSLogix profile management.
• Maintain Horizon infrastructure, Connection Servers, and virtual desktops.
• Support Windows 10/11 deployments and thin client technologies.
• Troubleshoot VDI performance and end‑user issues.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contribution
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 and $115,000, depending on experience and other qualifications. The role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.