Systems Engineer (VDI)

Piper Companies; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer (VDI) to support a mission‑critical defense program delivering secure enterprise desktop solutions. This on‑site role in Newington, VA requires an Active TS/SCI Clearance and hands‑on Horizon/vSphere experience.

You will engineer and manage a large‑scale VDI environment, automate tasks with PowerShell, and ensure security with DISA STIGs and Lock‑down configurations. A bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of systems engineering or related experience.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Omnissa Horizon, formerly VMware Horizon, hosted on VMware vSphere.
• Experience administering Dell Wyse or comparable thin‑client environments and user profile management tools.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills and experience automating systems administration tasks.
• Knowledge of Group Policy configuration and its impact on virtual desktop environments.
• Familiarity with DISA STIG implementation and VDI monitoring and performance management tools.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Must have an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain enterprise virtual desktop environments using Omnissa Horizon running on VMware vSphere.
• Create, update, validate, and deploy VDI master images and desktop pools, including pre‑production testing of patches.
• Administer thin‑client devices, endpoint configurations, and user profile management solutions.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate recurring tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor infrastructure and desktop performance, troubleshoot issues, and conduct root cause analysis.
• Apply DISA STIGs and maintain configurations aligned with DoD security requirements.
• Partner with systems, networking, cybersecurity, and customer teams to improve reliability and support mission objectives

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Group Policy configuration

DISA STIG knowledge

CompTIA Security+ certification

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Omnissa Horizon

VMware vSphere

Dell Wyse

Wyse Management Suite

HashiCorp Packer

Liquidware FlexApp

FSLogix

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer (VDI) to support a mission‑critical defense program delivering secure enterprise desktop solutions. This position is on‑site in Newington, VA, with less than 10% travel.

The Systems Engineer will oversee the engineering, administration, performance, and security of a large‑scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment. This role combines hands‑on Omnissa Horizon and VMware vSphere expertise with automation, endpoint management, and secure desktop delivery to support critical mission operations.

Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer (VDI) include:

• Engineer and maintain enterprise virtual desktop environments using Omnissa Horizon running on VMware vSphere
• Create, update, validate, and deploy VDI master images and desktop pools, including pre‑production testing of patches and configuration changes
• Administer thin‑client devices, endpoint configurations, and user profile management solutions
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate recurring tasks and improve operational efficiency
• Monitor infrastructure and desktop performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and conduct root cause analysis
• Apply DISA STIGs and maintain configurations aligned with DoD security requirements
• Partner with systems, networking, cybersecurity, and customer teams to improve reliability and support mission objectives

Required Qualifications for the Systems Engineer (VDI) include:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of systems engineering or related experience
• Hands‑on experience supporting Omnissa Horizon, formerly VMware Horizon, hosted on VMware vSphere
• Experience administering Dell Wyse or comparable thin‑client environments and user profile management tools
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills and experience automating systems administration tasks
• Knowledge of Group Policy configuration and its impact on virtual desktop environments
• Familiarity with DISA STIG implementation and VDI monitoring and performance management tools
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification
• Must have an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for the Systems Engineer (VDI) include:

• Experience administering and troubleshooting FSLogix
• Familiarity with Dell Wyse Management Suite
• Experience using HashiCorp Packer or other Image-as-Code technologies
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NDES, and 802.1X authentication
• Experience supporting CrowdStrike, Trellix, or similar endpoint security platforms
• Familiarity with application packaging and delivery tools such as Liquidware FlexApp

Compensation for the Systems Engineer (VDI) includes:

Salary: Up to $160,000-$170,000 annually, depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as Required by Law

This job opens for applications on 10/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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