Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator
About The Position
Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a CVE-verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and a proud ISO 9001:2015 certified organization specializing in systems integration and enterprise management solutions. As a trusted GSA MAS contract holder, they deliver mission-critical telecommunications, network infrastructure, and IT services to Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, the U.S. Military, and private-sector clients. They are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to join their team in Key West, FL. supporting USSOUTHCOM.
Requirements
- Five or more years of hands-on experience in a VDI administration role.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. An additional four years of relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Proficiency in VDI technologies, such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
- Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and hypervisor technologies like VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
- Expert-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex VDI-related issues effectively.
- Familiarity with network, storage, and security principles relevant to VDI environments.
- Must have an active Secret clearance. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V), or equivalent credentials are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing the VDI infrastructure.
- Configuring and managing virtual machines and desktop templates.
- Monitoring the VDI environment for performance and resource usage.
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to virtual desktops, applications, and user connectivity.
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining the hypervisor software.
- Managing server hardware, resource allocation, and capacity planning, managing Virtual Desktop host pool and related resources.
- Architecting, planning, and implementing desktop virtualization technology.
- Proactively monitor and maintain the health, performance, and availability of the VDI infrastructure.
- Conduct regular backups and implement disaster recovery procedures for VDI components.
- Provide expert-level support for complex VDI-related issues and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing timely resolutions.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the VDI environment and implement tuning strategies to improve overall system performance.
- Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect VDI systems, virtual desktops, and user data.
- Plan and execute VDI infrastructure updates, including software patches, security updates, and system upgrades.
Benefits
- company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- additional employee-paid health insurance options
- company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan with employer match
- 10 company paid holidays per year
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
