Senior Systems Engineer, VDI

MANTECH; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Miami area seeks a Senior Systems Engineer, VDI, to lead design, deployment, and modernization of DoD-focused Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. The role requires hands-on expertise with VMware Horizon, DEM, App Volumes, FSLogix, and secure baseline management across RMF/STIGs.

Ideal candidates will hold 5+ years in systems/VDI engineering, possess active security clearances, and demonstrate strong scripting (PowerShell, Python) and documentation skills for architecture and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of systems engineering or VDI engineering experience.
• Active/clearance eligibility: must have a current/active secret clearance and be eligible for Top Secret/SCI.
• BA/BS in a field related to VDI or systems engineering (experience may substitute).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise VDI platforms like VMware Horizon and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization efforts for VDI environments supporting DoD missions.
• Engineer and optimize VMware Horizon-based VDI platforms; manage image creation and app layering.
• Administer DEM, App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, and FSLogix for O365.
• Troubleshoot complex VDI issues and maintain VDI Gold Images with monthly patch cycles.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000.02, RMF artifacts, and STIGs across VDI deliverables.
• Develop and maintain VDI architecture diagrams and engineering docs.
• Maintain cybersecurity posture and continuous monitoring of VDI systems.

Skills

VDI engineering

VMware Horizon

PowerShell

Python

RMF/STIG

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree may count for 2 years

Tools

vCenter/ESXi

DEM

FSLogix

App Volumes

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Systems Engineer, VDI to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead engineering and modernization efforts for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments supporting DoD missions, driving requirements analysis, solution design, and lifecycle documentation in alignment with DoD 5000.02 processes.
• Engineer, manage, and optimize enterprise VDI platforms VMware Horizon 2512, with hands‑on expertise in image creation, application layering, profile management, and performance tuning.
• Administer and enhance VDI components, including Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, and associated user experience optimization tools.
• Troubleshoot complex VDI issues, including pool configuration changes, vCenter related desktop failures, image related defects, and performance degradation across distributed environments. Maintain and update VDI Gold Images, executing monthly patch cycles, application updates, and secure baseline enforcement to ensure consistent, mission‑ready desktop delivery.
• Ensure technical integrity and compliance of all VDI engineering deliverables across ISO/IEC 15288 Technical, Enterprise, and Agreement process areas.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including VDI architecture diagrams, system design documents, engineering plans, requirements specifications, and interface control documents.
• Ensure cybersecurity, regulatory, and configuration compliance, including STIG implementation, RMF artifact development, secure baseline management, and continuous monitoring of VDI systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in a field relevant to VDI engineering or systems engineering (additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements).
• High School diploma plus 4 years of additional experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of additional experience, may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A relevant Master’s degree may count for 2 years of experience; a relevant PhD may count for 4 years.
• Five (5) or more years of systems engineering or VDI engineering experience.
• Eight (8) or more years of information technology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on expertise with enterprise VDI platforms such as VMware Horizon (including Horizon 2512), ESXi, vCenter, and enterprise storage technologies.
• Experience with cloud‑based or hybrid VDI solutions, systems modeling, automation frameworks, and enterprise monitoring/observability tools.
• Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, secure baseline management, and cybersecurity compliance requirements for virtualized and distributed environments.
• Working knowledge of adjacent technical domains such as networking, Active Directory, scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python), endpoint management, or identity services.
• Experience with key VDI ecosystem components including Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, VDI Gold Image management, and troubleshooting vCenter‑related desktop issues.
• Professional certifications such as VCP‑DT, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level II, ITIL Foundation, PMP, or Agile certifications.
• Experience working within a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a Service Component.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active secret clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move within the office to access equipment, communicate with coworkers and customers, and support presentations or meetings.