Systems Administrator (VDI Expert)

Ardent Principles, Inc.

6d•Onsite

About The Position

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance (performed during the last six years) LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in Maryland We are seeking a Systems Administrator with deep VDI expertise and more than five years hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise‑grade virtualized environments. The ideal candidate brings strong proficiency with VMware, Proxmox, or Cisco virtualization stacks, along with practical experience managing vCenter, ESXi, Horizon, or Citrix across distributed network architectures. Who We Are: We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together! Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence "Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance (performed during the last six years)
You must have a Full Scope Polygraph performed within the past six years.
5+ years’ required with virtualization technology, such as VMWare, Proxmox, or Cisco.
Working with vCenter and ESXi or Horizon and Citrix on a distributed network to enable VDI communications.
Enterprise storage technology, including Network Attached Storage (NAS) via Network File System (NFS).
Using VMWare Power CLI using Microsoft PowerShell.
Using Omnissa/VMWare App Volumes.
VDI.
Windows administration.
Microsoft Exchange Server administration.
SQL commands and relational database management systems.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Sponsor’s security requirements, to include providing strong data protection.
Basic project management principles.
Integrating with various customer applications using web services.
Familiarity with the Sponsor’s security and accreditation process.

Responsibilities

Translating customer requirements into a deployed virtualized requirement.
Supporting a distributed multi-site networking environment.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

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