VDI & Imaging Engineer
About The Position
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a VDI & Imaging Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and sustaining Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) images that support enterprise operations, mission critical activities, and readiness events. This role provides engineering leadership across virtualized desktop environments—encompassing image creation, application integration, operating system optimization, and secure configuration management—to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable virtual desktop services throughout all operational phases. The engineer will architect VDI image solutions, coordinate integration and deployment activities, support formal testing and validation cycles, and ensure interoperability across joint, coalition, and mission partner environments. Success in this position requires deep technical expertise in VDI technologies, strong collaboration and coordination skills, and the ability to operate effectively in fast paced, mission driven environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of related experience
- US Citizenship Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Applicable DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III Certification
- Proven experience as a VDI Engineer, Systems Administrator, or in a similar technical role.
- Strong hands-on experience with VDI platforms such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Proficiency in scripting languages—especially PowerShell—for automation and workflow optimization.
- Experience with application packaging and virtualization technologies.
- Solid understanding of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, and enterprise system administration.
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in relevant VDI technologies (e.g., VMware VCP DTM, Citrix CCA V, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty).
- Experience working with cloud-based VDI solutions and infrastructure (Azure, AWS).
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices related to VDI environments.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Bicep
Responsibilities
- Image Creation & Lifecycle Management Develop, configure, and maintain standardized “golden images” for VDI deployments, including operating systems, core applications, and security components.
- Optimize images for performance, security, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Manage the full lifecycle of VDI images, including versioning, testing, validation, and production rollout.
- Application Packaging & Delivery Package, virtualize, and integrate applications for delivery within the VDI environment.
- Conduct compatibility and performance testing to ensure reliable application behavior across VDI platforms.
- Patching & System Updates Establish and maintain structured processes for applying security patches, OS updates, and software revisions to VDI images.
- Collaborate with security and application teams to ensure timely deployment of updates.
- Automation & Performance Optimization Automate image creation, deployment, and maintenance workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell.
- Monitor VDI performance and implement improvements to enhance system efficiency and user experience.
- Troubleshooting & Technical Support Serve as an escalation point for complex VDI-related issues, including performance degradation, application failures, and connectivity challenges.
- Diagnose and resolve advanced technical problems related to VDI images, virtual desktops, and supporting infrastructure.
- Documentation & Knowledge Management Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation covering VDI image configurations, processes, standards, and operational procedures.
- Ensure documentation remains current to support operational continuity and knowledge transfer.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
