VDI Engineer - Ramstein

General Dynamics Information Technology • Boone, MO

1d • $124,093 - $143,750 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a VDI Engineer to support enterprise IT operations in an onsite international role in Ramstein. The job posting identifies the position as Systems Engineer Principal and calls for expertise in virtual desktop infrastructure, virtual machines, and VMware virtualization. The candidate must hold and maintain a Secret security clearance and meet Germany TESA requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a listed technical or related field, or an alternative combination of education and recent specialized experience under the Germany TESA requirements. Candidates must have a DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification and one of the listed computing-environment certifications appropriate to systems administration. The posting states both a general experience requirement of five years, including three years of specialized systems-administration experience, and a job-qualifications listing of eight or more years of related experience.

The position is onsite, has 40 scheduled weekly hours, and requires 10–25% travel. The stated likely salary range is $124,093–$143,750, with final compensation depending on experience, location, and contractual requirements. GDIT describes a full-flex work week where possible, career-growth resources, comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and an award-winning, military-friendly workplace. International assignments may include allowances, premium uplifts, or relocation or transportation benefits.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must currently possess a Secret clearance and be able to maintain or obtain Secret clearance.
• At least five years of experience, including at least three years of specialized experience administering computer systems; the job qualifications section also lists 8+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance; Germany TESA alternatives are an associate degree with seven years of recent specialized experience, or no degree with 11 years of recent specialized experience. The TESA section also lists a bachelor’s degree with three years of recent specialized experience.
• Must possess and maintain a DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Must possess and maintain one applicable DoW 8570 computing-environment certification: VMware VCP/Data Center Virtualization or higher; VMware VCP/vSphere Foundations Administrator; VMware VCP/Cloud Foundation Administrator; Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801); Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104); Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305); MCSA Server 2016; or MCSE Core Infrastructure.
• Skills include Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), virtual machines (VM), VMware ESXi, VMware VDI, and VMware virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Administer computer systems in support of enterprise IT operations.
• Operate or support large-scale computer systems or multi-server local area networks.
• Provide systems administration using appropriate virtualization and computing-environment technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Full-flex work weeks where possible
• Career growth tool and learning opportunities
• Internal mobility support
• Potential international assignment allowances, premium uplifts, or relocation or transportation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior