Virtual Environment Lead (VEL)

GD Information Technology•Honolulu, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for top performers who want to join GDIT in USARPAC Enterprise Pacific IT C4 Solutions (EPICS) mission to collectively bring excellence and dedication to our team. We will support the customer goals of both modernization and standards of stability to create a dependable secure Information Technology environment. The work will be performed in Oahu, HI and other locations throughout the INDOPACIFIC Area of Responsibility. HOW THE VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT As a Virtual Environment Lead, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the EPICS program supporting mission partners in the Pacific Region (USARPAC, PACAF, USFJ). You will play a crucial role in providing technical leadership and management for all virtualized environments, encompassing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), server virtualization, and potentially other virtualized services as required. You will ensure secure, reliable, and optimized virtualized solutions supporting mission-critical operations. A significant portion of this role will focus on the detailed management of VDI systems. Responsible for the design and implementation and operation of a virtual environment covering multiple domains and networks. You will serve as the lead over a team of engineers where you will collaborate and direct mission requirements and oversee technical implementations. You will lead the way in supporting various DoD customers in the Pacific Region as you address multiple mission requirements You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi and or Hyper-V) You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the VDI platform (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop) You will utilize your experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for VDI management. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to monitor VDI performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the environment for a smooth user experience.

Requirements

High school diploma (Bachelor’s degree is preferred)
10+ years of experience to include a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in VDI administration and management, with specific expertise in virtual systems (e.g. Citrix Virtual Apps, virtual desktops, cross domain solutions / access solutions, VDI).
Proficiency in networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS), storage solutions (SAN, NAS), and security policies relevant to VDI environments.
Expertise in at least one major VDI platform (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop)
A strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g. hypervisors like VMware ESXi or Hyper-V).
Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for VDI management.
Demonstrate the ability to monitor VDI performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the environment for a smooth user experience.
DoD SECRET US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications in VDI and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility, Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization, Nutanix Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, or equivalent).
‘Advanced Technical Expertise’ or certification in accordance with DoD 8140.03.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design and implementation and operation of a virtual environment covering multiple domains and networks.
Serve as the lead over a team of engineers where you will collaborate and direct mission requirements and oversee technical implementations.
Lead the way in supporting various DoD customers in the Pacific Region as you address multiple mission requirements
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi and or Hyper-V)
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the VDI platform (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop)
Utilize your experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for VDI management.
Demonstrate the ability to monitor VDI performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the environment for a smooth user experience.