Classified Virtualization Systems Administrator

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Virtualization System Administrator with classified working experience and expertise in VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to join our team. As a Virtualization System Administrator, you will play a vital role in maintaining and supporting our classified systems and infrastructure. You will manage, configure, and maintain VMware Horizon VDI infrastructure in a classified environment, including installation, configuration, patching, and ongoing system administration/monitoring to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability. You will also implement and maintain VDI solutions, including virtual desktop pools, application provisioning, and user profile management, while monitoring VDI performance and capacity, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing resource utilization. Security is paramount, so you will implement security measures and requirements for classified systems within the virtual environment, configure access controls, security patches, and updates to protect classified information, and perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implement necessary security patches and updates. Additionally, you will install, configure, and maintain Windows server operating systems, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles, is crucial for continuous improvement of processes and procedures to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and security. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams on organization-wide IT projects, providing expertise on VDI-related matters and contributing to infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and technology evaluations within the classified environment.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent professional experience.
2+ years of experience with installation, configuration, and administration of virtual environments, particularly VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, and VMware Horizon View.
Familiarity with user profile management, application provisioning, and desktop pool management within the VDI environment.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills diagnosing and resolving complex virtual environment related issues.
Experience with classified systems, including applying STIGs to operating systems, applications and network peripherals.
Superb communication and collaboration skills effectively working and interacting with the team.
Current DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or CISSP), or ability to obtain DoD 8570 certification within 6 months of employment required.
Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information.
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Information Systems/Technology, Cybersecurity or Computer Science or related field.
Relevant virtualization certifications, such VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation of VDI tasks, customization, and process optimization.
Familiarity with application virtualization technologies, such as Microsoft App-V or VMware ThinApp, to deliver virtualized applications within the VDI environment.

Responsibilities

Manage, configure, and maintain VMware Horizon VDI infrastructure in a classified environment.
Implement and maintain VDI solutions, including virtual desktop pools, application provisioning, and user profile management.
Monitor VDI performance and capacity, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization.
Implement security measures and requirements for classified systems within the virtual environment.
Configure access controls, security patches, and updates to protect classified information.
Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implement necessary security patches and updates.
Install, configure, and maintain Windows server operating systems, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles.
Continuously improve processes and procedures to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and security.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on organization-wide IT projects, providing expertise on VDI-related matters.
Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and technology evaluations within the classified environment.