Senior VDI Systems Engineer – DoD Mission-Critical

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 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