VDI Platform Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NextGen Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a VDI Platform Engineer to support an onsite customer at Wright Patterson AFB. This role involves building and maintaining virtual desktop infrastructure, managing applications, integrating with directory services, and optimizing performance through testing and user feedback. The engineer will also be responsible for documenting processes and supporting security requirements in a regulated environment.

Requirements

• Proficient in VDI Platform Engineering & Testing
• CompTIA Security+
• BS in Information Technology or closely related field
• US Citizenship Required
• Active TS/SCI clearance held by the DoD required

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
• VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM) or Omnissa Horizon credentials
• Experience configuring and operating 10ZiG Manager or equivalent thin-client deployment consoles
• Strong technical communication skills
• Documented experience executing STIG checklists and supporting CTO/ATO documentation packages in highly regulated enterprise environments

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain gold images
• Manage multi-session host pools
• Configure FSLogix profile containers
• Implement cost-saving auto-scaling rules
• Package and deploy applications
• Integrate Active Directory/AWS Directory Services
• Administer WorkSpaces pools
• Configure streaming protocols (WSP/PCoIP)
• Provision and optimize instant clones
• Manage virtualization storage layers
• Configure Horizon Connection Servers
• Orchestrate hybrid extensions
• Establish User Feedback Loops
• Gather performance metrics (latency, logon times, peripheral compatibility)
• Refine virtual desktop templates based on structured user feedback
• Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical design blueprints, and system whitepapers
• Execute STIG checklists and support CTO/ATO documentation packages

Benefits

• Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
• Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
• Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
• Strive to achieve results as an organization.
• Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
• Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
• Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
• Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree