VDI Systems Engineer (TS/SCI - Dayton, OH)

Socket.dev; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

CFD Research in Dayton, OH is seeking a VDI Systems Engineer to design, deploy maintain, and secure a multi-cloud VDI environment across AWS, Azure, and on‑premises. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and 100% on-site work.

You will manage 10ZiG Manager and major VDI platforms (AVD, AWS WorkSpaces, Omnissa Horizon), apply DISA STIGs, and develop CONOPS/SOPs, while collaborating across teams on secure, scalable templates and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• On-site work requirement: 100% on-site.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with core VDI platforms (AVD, AWS WorkSpaces, Omnissa Horizon) and thin-client tools.
• Proficiency applying DISA STIGs and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Administer AWS-hosted 10ZiG Manager servers, push endpoint profiles, manage firmware, and convert legacy hardware into thin clients.
• Provision, optimize, and maintain AVD, AWS WorkSpaces, and Omnissa Horizon environments with FSLogix profiles.
• Conduct performance testing, collect logon/latency metrics, and refine templates from user feedback.
• Apply DISA STIGs across OS templates, AD policies, and cloud resources; support CTO/ATO packages.
• Author CONOPS, SOPs for Tier 1/2 support, and cloud cost optimization recommendations.
• Collaborate as Tier-3 escalation for Operations and align templates with R&D pipelines.

Skills

AVD

AWS WorkSpaces

Omnissa Horizon

10ZiG Manager

PowerShell

Python

Bash

DISA STIGs

Education

Top Secret/SCI clearance

CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II)

Tools

10ZiG Manager

Job description

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research is seeking VDI Systems Engineers to design, deploy, maintain, and secure a multi-cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and thin-client endpoint environment across specialized operational, high-performance, and developer sandbox environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Endpoint & VDI Management: Administer AWS-hosted 10ZiG Manager servers, push endpoint profiles (PeakOS, RepurpOS, NOS), handle firmware updates, and convert legacy hardware into thin clients.
• Platform Engineering: Provision, optimize, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), AWS WorkSpaces, and Omnissa/VMware Horizon environments, including FSLogix profiles, instant clones, and host pools.
• Testing & Feedback: Conduct performance testing, collect logon/latency metrics, and iterate desktop templates based on structured user feedback.
• Security & Compliance: Partner with ISSOs to apply DISA STIGs across OS templates, AD policies, and cloud resources. Gather technical evidence to support CTO/ATO packages.
• Documentation & Advisory: Author CONOPS, SOPs for Tier 1/2 support, technical whitepapers, and cloud cost optimization recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as Tier-3 escalation support for the Operations Office and collaborate with the Integration Office to align templates with R&D pipelines.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site work requirement.
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II baseline) or equivalent.
• Technical Experience: Hands-on experience administering at least one core VDI platform (AVD, AWS WorkSpaces, or VMware/Omnissa Horizon) and thin-client management tools (e.g., 10ZiG Manager).
• Security & Scripting: Demonstrated proficiency applying DISA STIGs and writing automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Qualifications:

• Platform Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect/SysOps Administrator, or VMware/Omnissa VCP-DTM.
• Technical Writing: Track record of producing technical design blueprints, SOPs, and system architecture whitepapers.

Location:

This role is based in the Dayton, OH area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits:

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories