VDI Platform Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a VDI Platform Engineer to support an onsite Wright Patterson AFB contract. You will design, implement, and optimize virtual desktop infrastructure, including gold images, multi-session host pools, FSLogix containers, and Horizon connections.

The ideal candidate has experience with AD/AWS Directory Services, WorkSpaces, and streaming protocols, plus a track record of producing SOPs and performance metrics for user environments in regulated DoD settings.

Qualifications

• VDI-related experience with image management and multi-session pools.
• FSLogix profile containers and auto-scaling experience.
• Active Directory / AWS Directory Services and WorkSpaces experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimize VDI platform for onsite DoD environment.
• Maintain gold images, host pools, and FSLogix containers.
• Configure Horizon Connection Servers and streaming protocols (WSP/PCoIP).
• Provision instant clones and manage virtualization storage layers.

Skills

VDI engineering

Testing

Gold images

Host pools

FSLogix

Auto-scaling

App packaging

Directory Services

WorkSpaces

Streaming protocols

Instant clones

Horizon

Storage management

SOP drafting

STIG familiarity

Education

BS in Information Technology or related field

Tools

10ZiG Manager

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems, LLC is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We are looking for VDI Platform Engineer candidates to work in support of onsite customer at Wright Patterson AFB.

Requirements

• Proficient in VDI Platform Engineering & Testing
• Build and maintain gold images, manage multi-session host pools, configure FSLogix profile containers, and implement cost-saving auto-scaling rules.
• Package and deploy applications, integrate Active Directory/AWS Directory Services, administer WorkSpaces pools, and configure streaming protocols (WSP/PCoIP).
• Provision and optimize instant clones, manage virtualization storage layers, configure Horizon Connection Servers, and orchestrate hybrid extensions.
• Testing & and establish User Feedback Loops, gather performance metrics (latency, logon times, peripheral compatibility), and refine virtual desktop templates based on structured user feedback

Skills Required

• CompTIA Security+
• BS in Information Technology or closely related field

Security Requirements

• US Citizenship Required
• Active TS/SCI clearance held by the DoD required

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
• VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM) or Omnissa Horizon credentials

Preferred Experience And Technical Prerequisites

• Experience configuring and operating 10ZiG Manager or equivalent thin-client deployment consoles.
• Strong technical communication skills, with experience drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical design blueprints, and system whitepapers.
• Documented experience executing STIG checklists and supporting CTO/ATO documentation packages in highly regulated enterprise environments.

About NextGen:

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

• Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure
• Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good
• Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability
• Strive to achieve results as an organization
• Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors
• Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success
• Create an environment where people can engage at all levels
• Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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