Classified VMware Horizon VDI Systems Administrator

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Virtualization Systems Administrator to own and secure VMware Horizon VDI in a classified environment in the Baltimore–Washington area. You will install, patch, monitor, and optimize the Horizon-based desktop infrastructure while helping teams execute IT projects and maintain compliance.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years with VMware ESXi/vCenter and Horizon View, DoD 8570 certification or ability to obtain it, and an active

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years 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.
• Have an active Secret security clearance and can obtain a Top Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Design, Implement, Manage, configure, and maintain VMware Horizon VDI infrastructure in a classified environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on organization-wide IT projects, providing expertise on VDI-related matters.
• Evaluate technical requirements and develop solutions balancing security, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Lead system deployments, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical, operational, and cybersecurity issues affecting critical systems.
• Implement and oversee security controls, vulnerability management activities, compliance initiatives, and system hardening.
• Evaluate risks and determine mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Develop automation solutions, operational improvements, and technical standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical resource and advisor to project teams, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and leadership.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and guidance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

VMware Horizon VDI

VMware ESXi

vCenter Server

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

VMware Horizon View

VMware ESXi

vCenter Server

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Virtualization Systems Administrator to own and secure VMware Horizon VDI in a classified environment in the Baltimore–Washington area. You will install, patch, monitor, and optimize the Horizon-based desktop infrastructure while helping teams execute IT projects and maintain compliance.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years with VMware ESXi/vCenter and Horizon View, DoD 8570 certification or ability to obtain it, and an active