VDI Engineering Specialist with Security Clearance

Peerless Technologies Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Peerless Technologies Corporation in Dayton, Ohio seeks a qualified VDI Engineering Specialist with an active TS/SCI clearance. This in-person role focuses on implementing, managing, securing, and documenting multi-cloud VDI and thin-client environments. Relocation assistance is possible.

Responsibilities include thin client management, platform engineering and testing, STIG implementation, CTO/ATO support, and collaboration with security officers to ensure compliance and robust operation.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• In person in Dayton Ohio—relocation assistance possible.

Responsibilities

• Thin Client Management (AWS Cloud hosted).
• Infrastructure Admin—deploy, configure and patch.
• Endpoint profile management—develop and test OS configurations.
• Lifecycle and firmware updates and hardware conversion.
• VDI Platform Engineering and Testing.
• Azure Virtual Desktop—build and maintain gold images and host pools.

Skills

VDI platforms

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Thin Client Mgmt tools

Security STIG

CTO/ATO processes

Job description

Peerless is seeking an individual with a current TS/SCI clearance who is a highly skilled and motivated Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineering Specialist. This person will be part of a team responsible for the implementation, management, maintenance, security compliance and documentation of the organizations multi-cloud BDI and thin-client endpoint environment. This is an in-person job in Dayton Ohio, relocation assistance possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Thin Client Management (AWS Cloud hosted):
• Infrastructure Admin- deploy, configure and patch
• Endpoint profile management- Develop, push and test operating system configurations (PeakOS, RepurpOS, NOS)
• Lifecycle and firmware updates
• Hardware conversion
• VDI Platform Engineering and Testing
• Azure Virtual Desktpo- build and maintain gold images, manage multisession host pools, configure FSLogix profile containers
• AWS Workspaces- package and deploy applications, integrate Active Directory/AWS directory services, administer WorkSpace pools and configure streaming protocols
• Horizon Virtual Desktops- provision and optimize instant clones, manage storage layers, configure horizon connection servers
• Test & User Feedback loops- Establish pilot groups, gather metrics, refine virtual desktop templates
• Security Compliance & Systems Hardening
• ISSO Collaboration- serve as technical POC for Security officers
• STIG Implementation
• Certificate to Operate (CTO) Support- Author, test, gather tech evidence to achieve and maintain CTO and ATO
• Architecture, Documentation & Advisory
• CONOPS development
• Standard Operating Procedure development and creation
• Author Technical White Papers
• Provide strategic technical recommendations Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Possess and maintain IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+, etc.) certification or higher
• Experience administering at least one of the primary VDI platforms (AVD, AWS Workspaces, Horizon)
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• In person in Dayton Ohio-relocation assistance possible
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Motivation to learn new things in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of segments of a project

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience configuring and operating 10ZiG Manager or equivalent thin-client deployment consoles
• Proficiency with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash or Python) to automate, resource schedule and user profile management
• Experience executing STIG checklists and CTO/ATO packages
• AWS certified Solutions Architect or SysOpsa Administrator
• VMware Certified Professional