VDI Systems Engineer Expert

Cherokee Federal•Herndon, VA

12d

About The Position

Cherokee Federal is seeking an expert VDI Systems Engineer to join their team. This role involves integrating VDI solutions with cloud services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and staying current with emerging technologies. The engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining documentation for the VDI infrastructure and performing other job-related duties as assigned. This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and a minimum of eleven years of relevant experience, along with a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Must have a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience
Have at least a Bachelors' Degree in a relevant field of study.
Experience with VDI solutions such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
Strong understanding of hypervisors like Microsoft Hyper-V, AHV, VMware ESXi, or general VM hosting.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
Familiarity with networking protocols, firewalls, and load balancers.
Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash, and automation tools like Ansible or Terraform.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize VDI performance.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as Citrix CCA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or Microsoft MCSE.
Experience with cloud-based VDI solutions such as VMware Cloud on AWS or Citrix Cloud, as well as Nutanix cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of security best practices and technologies, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and threat detection.
Experience with monitoring and analytics tools such as Citrix Director or Nutanix Prism.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Experience with multiple VDI platforms and the ability to evaluate and recommend new solutions.

Responsibilities

Integrating VDI solutions with cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for hybrid or cloud-native deployments.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure VDI solutions meet application and user requirements.
Troubleshooting and resolving complex VDI-related issues, working closely with vendors and internal teams as needed.
Developing and maintaining documentation for VDI infrastructure, including design documents, configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
Staying up-to-date with emerging VDI and cloud technologies, and recommending new solutions or features to improve the existing infrastructure.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned