Senior Virtual Desktop Administrator at Leidos Odenton, MD

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 89,700 - 162,150; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Odenton, MD seeks a Senior Virtual Desktop Administrator to manage the VDI infrastructure and ensure secure, reliable desktop services.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+ CE) and extensive VMware/VDI experience, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration with IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 12+ years relevant experience in a Windows/Linux server environment.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Solaris Servers, with proficiency in at least one.
• Extensive experience in virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices.
• Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI required.
• DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, such as Security+ce.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level expertise for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert regarding all VDI-related issues and requirements.
• Offer support for ticket escalation during significant outages.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment when necessary.
• Provide strategic leadership and insights with development partners to ensure customers adapt to emerging needs and technological advancements.
• Lead the onboarding and establishment of new enclaves and environments as required.
• Interact with Tier III support and assess vendor products.
• Develop and monitor policies and standards concerning the allocation of computing resources.
• Create, maintain, and implement comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Apply security settings and other commercial best practices.
• Provide coaching and review the work of junior technical staff.

Skills

Windows/Linus/Solaris servers

VMware/VDI

Security clearance TS/SCI

DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+CE)

Education

Bachelor's degree or 12+ years relevant experience in Windows/Linux server environment

Tools

ServiceNow

ITIL

Job description

Senior Virtual Desktop Administrator at Leidos – Odenton, MD.

Salary: $89,700 - $162,150 per year

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or 12+ years of relevant experience in a Windows/Linux server environment. Additional experience, education, and training may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Solaris Servers, with proficiency in at least one.
• Extensive experience working in virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices.
• Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI required.
• DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, such as Security+ce.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level expertise for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert regarding all VDI-related issues and requirements.
• Offer support for ticket escalation during significant outages.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment when necessary.
• Provide strategic leadership and insights with development partners to ensure customers adapt to emerging needs and technological advancements.
• Lead the onboarding and establishment of new enclaves and environments as required.
• Interact with Tier III support and assess vendor products.
• Develop and monitor policies and standards concerning the allocation of computing resources.
• Create, maintain, and implement comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Apply security settings and other commercial best practices.
• Provide coaching and review the work of junior technical staff.

Technologies

• Support
• ITIL
• Linux
• Network
• Security
• ServiceNow
• TCP/IP
• VMware
• Windows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating cybersecurity tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems, which is highly desirable.
• Thorough understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, is a plus.
• Experience using a ticketing system such as ServiceNow.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certified.