VDI Platform Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems seeks a VDI Platform Engineer to support an onsite Wright Patterson AFB environment in Dayton, OH. The role focuses on building gold images, hosting pools, and FSLogix profile management for secure, high-performance virtual desktops.

You will configure Horizon/PCoIP, integrate AD/Directory Services, and optimize cloning, storage, and streaming, while coordinating SOPs and security STIG compliance within a regulated DoD setting.

Qualifications

• BS in Information Technology or closely related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required; US citizenship.
• Experience configuring and operating thin-client deployment consoles such as 10ZiG Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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

VDI Platform Engineering

Testing

Active Directory

AWS Directory Services

WorkSpaces

FSLogix

Horizon

10ZiG Manager

SOP development

STIG checks

Education

BS in Information Technology

Tools

Azure Virtual Desktop

VMware Horizon

Windows Server

AWS

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 inVDI Platform Engineering & Testing
• Build andmaintaingold images, manage multi-session host pools, configureFSLogixprofile containers, and implement cost-saving auto-scaling rules.
• Package and deploy applications, integrate Active Directory/AWS Directory Services, administerWorkSpacespools, and configure streaming protocols (WSP/PCoIP).
• Provision andoptimizeinstant clones, manage virtualization storage layers, configure Horizon Connection Servers, and orchestrate hybrid extensions.
• Testing &andestablishUser 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 DoDrequired

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect orSysOpsAdministrator
• VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM) orOmnissaHorizon 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.