Senior VDI Administrator – Horizon/VMware/Citrix

The Amatriot Group; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group in Key West, FL is seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Administrator to join our on-site team. You will manage and optimize VDI environments, coordinate with IT and security to ensure patching and compliance, and collaborate with customers to deliver tailored solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years IT experience with VDI, strong Windows Server and AD knowledge, and hands-on VMware Horizon and Citrix experience. This role is on-site five days a week in Key West.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of direct experience supporting VDI environments.
• 10+ years of overall IT experience in system administration or related technical roles.
• Experience with VMware Horizon, Citrix, or other major VDI solutions; strong understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems.
• Work side-by-side with the engineer to maintain and deploy VDI thin clients.
• Work directly with SCCM/MECM to ensure patching/security compliance is handled and with the Service Desk department to troubleshoot issues with the hardware/software.
• Keeping master image and pools update and secured; implement patches, updates, and configuration changes in coordination with cybersecurity and IT teams.
• Interface with the customer, gathering requirements and delivering solutions.
• Troubleshoot VDI-related issues, including user access, performance, connectivity, and software compatibility.
• Monitor system performance and usage to identify bottlenecks or failure points and recommend improvements.

Skills

VDI administration

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

Networking fundamentals

SCCM/MECM

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix

SCCM/MECM

Windows Server

Job description

The Amatriot Group in Key West, FL is seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Administrator to join our on-site team. You will manage and optimize VDI environments, coordinate with IT and security to ensure patching and compliance, and collaborate with customers to deliver tailored solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years IT experience with VDI, strong Windows Server and AD knowledge, and hands-on VMware Horizon and Citrix experience. This role is on-site five days a week in Key West.