VDI System Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology

8h • $85,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a VDI System Administrator at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a VDI System Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared VDI System Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer at Fort Liberty, NC. Manage the administrative operation and maintenance of VDI server hardware and software. Maintain system security and establishes practices and procedures, monitor usage statistics and logs, monitor and remedy attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Develop baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provide team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Remain current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommend future direction or projects to management. Provide expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system. HOW A VDI SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The VDI System Administrator designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: EDUCATION: BA/BS or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience QUALIFICATIONS: 2+ years of related systems engineering experience SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance required

Requirements

• Citrix VDI
• Microsoft VDI
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• VMware VDI
• 2 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• BA/BS or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 2+ years of related systems engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance required

Nice To Haves

• DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Level III preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of VDI architecture, Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience performing troubleshooting for technicians and/or end users utilizing Service Now ticketing system
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally
• Ability to multi-task as well as be strategic, creative, and innovative in a dynamic, fast-paced matrix team environment
• Strong Experience with SCCM at the Enterprise level
• Experience with PowerShell Scripting and systems automation
• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Experience with creating win's for a variety of images across the enterprise
• Has full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience
• Experience in creating effective technical documentation; Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• May review the work of others and be able to detect errors or needed modifications

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative operation and maintenance of VDI server hardware and software.
• Maintain system security and establishes practices and procedures, monitor usage statistics and logs, monitor and remedy attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files.
• Develop baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings.
• Troubleshoots system related problems.
• Provide team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
• Remain current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications.
• Recommend future direction or projects to management.
• Provide expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.
• The VDI System Administrator designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees