VDI Engineer

Insight Global; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a skilled VDI Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure across Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Citrix environments. This role emphasizes secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions.

You will manage VDI environments, administer Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure, and focus on vulnerability management and system hardening. Candidates should have extensive experience in infrastructure engineering and Azure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VDI or infrastructure engineering.
• 4+ years with hands on Azure (VMs, networking, storage, identity).
• Strong background in vulnerability management and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VDI environments across Azure and Citrix.
• Administer Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability management activities.

Skills

VDI or infrastructure engineering

Hands on Azure (VMs, networking, storage, identity)

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

Vulnerability management and remediation

System hardening, patching, endpoint security

Windows environments and virtualization technologies

Job description

Duration

12 mo contract, likely extensions or conversion

Schedule

Onsite 3x per week (hybrid), day shift core hours

Location

Herndon, VA 20171

Compensation

$55-65/hr approx (potential flex based on candidate background/YOE/etc)

Start Date

ASAP (approx. 2-3 weeks after offer acceptance)

Why Open

Additional support needed / business growth

Interview Process

2 rounds

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in VDI or infrastructure engineering
• 4+ years with hands on Azure (VMs, networking, storage, identity) Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) - - Hands on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
• Strong background in vulnerability management and remediation
• Experience with system hardening, patching, and endpoint security
• Solid understanding of Windows environments and virtualization technologies

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of compliance frameworks NIST, SOC2, CMMC

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled VDI Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure across Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Citrix environments. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, scalable, and high‑performing virtual desktop solutions, with a strong emphasis on vulnerability management and system hardening.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VDI environments across Azure and Citrix platforms
• Administer and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) infrastructure, including host pools, session hosts, and FSLogix profiles
• Support and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, including provisioning, delivery controllers, and policies
• Perform vulnerability management activities, including:
  • Running security scans and assessments
  • Identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities
  • Partnering with security teams to address risk and compliance gaps
• Implement security controls and best practices across VDI environments (patching, hardening, RBAC, MFA)
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal user experience
• Troubleshoot complex issues across virtual desktops, networking, and access layers
• Support hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑prem + Azure cloud)
• Automate deployments and configurations using scripting (PowerShell preferred)
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks