Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, UT

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to design, implement, and manage VMware Horizon VDI environments using expertise in VMware Horizon and VMware Cloud Foundation. The role focuses on ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of VDI solutions while working with cross-functional IT teams to meet business needs. The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah. The engineer will design, deploy, and manage VDI environments; troubleshoot customer issues and repair tickets; optimize system performance; configure and maintain infrastructure components; and protect environments through access controls, patch management, and endpoint protection. The role also includes scripting and automation, user support and training, documentation, infrastructure integration, and keeping current with VDI, VMware, and Windows Server technologies. Applicants must have a Secret clearance, a high school diploma or GED, and CompTIA Security+ certification. Booz Allen offers benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. The projected annualized compensation range is $61,900 to $141,000.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience architecting, designing, and managing VMware environments.
Experience with VMware Horizon solutions or VDI technologies.
Experience with VDI desktop image build and deployment technologies.
Experience writing CMD scripts, VB scripting, Bash, or PowerShell.
Knowledge of Windows server and desktop environments, including Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 or 2016.
Ability to troubleshoot with VMware Horizon and Windows OS.
Ability to assist in configuring and maintaining group policies.
Secret clearance.
High school diploma or GED.
CompTIA Security+ certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Zero Trust principles and their application in VDI environments.
Experience with VMware ESXi or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification with the Desktop and Mobility (DTM) track.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage VMware Horizon VDI environments.
Assist customers with issues, troubleshoot systems, and resolve repair tickets.
Monitor resource utilization and optimize VDI performance using high-availability and scalability best practices.
Configure and manage VDI infrastructure components, including hypervisors, virtual machines, and storage.
Secure VDI environments through access controls, patch management, and endpoint protection solutions.
Automate routine tasks and deployments using scripting languages such as PowerShell.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues for VDI users and provide training as needed.
Maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Collaborate with OPS teams to integrate VDI solutions with existing infrastructure and implement new technologies.
Stay current on VDI, VMware, and Windows Server technologies and recommend and implement improvements.