Systems Engineer – VMware Horizon / VDI Infrastructure

TalentOps; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & birthday leave

Floating holidays

401k match

Anthem medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D coverage

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tech reimbursement

Professional development

Referral bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

TalentOps in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Engineer to design and implement a secure VMware Horizon-based VDI environment. You will configure vSphere/vCenter, Cisco HyperFlex and image management for Windows 11 and Linux desktops, while building automation to streamline provisioning and maintenance.

Strong risk assessment collaboration and security focus are essential. The role requires TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph clearance and hands-on expertise with virtualization, networking, scripting, and

Qualifications

• Experience with VMware Horizon, vSphere, ESXi and vCenter.
• Hands-on with Cisco HyperFlex in VDI environments.
• Windows Server, Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP administration.
• Linux administration (CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Teradici technology and PCoIP optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, optimize and maintain a secure VMware Horizon-based VDI platform.
• Administer VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter and Horizon environments.
• Manage Cisco HyperFlex infrastructure and the associated compute/storage/network stack.
• Create and maintain golden images for Windows 11 and Linux desktops.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline provisioning, deployment and maintenance.
• Support risk assessments, cybersecurity collaboration and audits.

Skills

VMware Horizon

vSphere

ESXi

vCenter

Cisco HyperFlex

Teradici / PCoIP

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy Objects

DNS

DHCP

Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu)

Tools

Hyperconverged infrastructure

Job description

• Chantilly, VA
• Information Technology

Location: Chantilly, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support a mission-focused customer in Chantilly, VA. This role supports technical risk assessment and mitigation activities across a broad range of enterprise technologies, including IT systems and networks, mobile and wireless networks, cloud-based computing, network management platforms, communication protocols, scripting and programming products, configuration scripts, and IT hardware and software products.

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing a secure, scalable, high-performance VMware Horizon-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment using vSphere and Cisco HyperFlex. This includes support for Android emulation, golden image management, GPU virtualization, automation workflows, infrastructure optimization, and secure systems engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, optimize, and maintain a secure VMware Horizon-based VDI platform.

Support the architecture and administration of VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and VMware Horizon environments.

Manage and optimize Cisco HyperFlex hyperconverged infrastructure, including compute, storage, and network stack components.

Design, manage, and optimize standardized golden images for Windows 11 and Linux virtual desktops.

Create and maintain secure, performance-optimized virtual desktop images.

Implement GPU virtualization to enhance the performance of Android emulators within the VDI environment.

Develop and deploy automation scripts and workflows to streamline virtual desktop provisioning, deployment, updates, and maintenance.

Support technical risk assessments involving IT systems, networks, cloud technologies, communication protocols, hardware, software, and configuration scripts.

Evaluate, extract, and analyze relevant data in support of technical risk assessment activities.

Support web development, software coding, and online infrastructure maintenance as needed.

Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and mission stakeholders to improve system performance, security, and reliability.

Document systems engineering processes, procedures, configurations, and technical recommendations.

Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives related to systems engineering and security posture.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with VMware Horizon, vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.

Hands-on experience with hyperconverged infrastructure, particularly Cisco HyperFlex, in support of VDI environments.

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy Objects

DNS

DHCP

Linux administration experience, including CentOS and Ubuntu.

Demonstrated experience with Teradici technology and PCoIP protocol optimization.

Strong troubleshooting, systems administration, infrastructure optimization, and technical documentation skills.

Ability to support secure, mission-critical enterprise environments.

Desired Qualifications

Experience collaborating with cybersecurity teams in secure enterprise or government environments.

Experience identifying and implementing improvements to network and endpoint security.

Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen overall security posture.

Experience providing technical training, user support, or operational guidance.

Experience participating in audits, compliance reviews, or systems engineering assessments.

Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies.

Experience supporting web development, software coding, data extraction, or online infrastructure maintenance.

This position offers a highly competitive, employer-supported benefits package, including:

5 weeks of PTO plus birthday leave

11 floating holidays

401(k) with 10% employer contribution

Multiple medical plan options through Anthem, including:

Platinum PPO national plan

Gold PPO national plan

Gold HMO HSA national plan

Employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier

Employer-paid vision coverage through VSP / DeltaVision

Employer-paid Life and AD&D coverage at 2x salary, up to $400,000

Optional voluntary Life and AD&D coverage from $10,000 to $500,000, not to exceed 5x salary

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $2,500

Employer-paid Long-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $10,000 per month

Health Savings Account availability, depending on selected health plan

$1,000 annual Lifestyle Savings Account

$5,000 annual professional development reimbursement for degrees, training, and certifications

$1,000 annual technology reimbursement

Candidate referral bonus program, up to $10,000

Discretionary profit sharing

Discretionary performance bonus opportunities

New contract bonus opportunities, up to $10,000

Employer-paid access to online training through Udemy and Paylocity

Optional pet insurance through Pets Best

Access to Working Advantage employee discounts and rewards programs at no cost

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to support high-impact mission work while working with advanced virtualization, VDI, automation, and secure infrastructure technologies. The selected candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining a scalable, secure, and high-performing virtual desktop environment that supports critical technical risk assessment and mission operations.