Virtual Desktop Engineer/Desktop Engineer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible schedules

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Virtual Desktop Engineer/Desktop Engineer to operate and support enterprise desktop management systems for the LivIT Program within ITSD. This on-site role offers career advancement in a mission-driven environment with robust security requirements.

The position emphasizes Windows desktop administration, VDI, and automation using PowerShell, alongside collaboration with engineering and management to meet project milestones and service

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Proficiency supporting VDI environments required; VMware Horizon experience preferred.
• Experience effectively working in a dynamic, technical team environment with competing priorities.
• Strong experience working with Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills with experience automating Windows desktop administration, configuration, software deployment, troubleshooting, reporting, or routine operational tasks.
• Broad experience with SCCM/MECM application deployment.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels of management and staff as well as outside vendors, contractors, service providers and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Recommend, justify, and implement operational service level improvements using an accepted change control methodology.
• Interface directly with end users and work with the engineering team in the performance of root cause analysis of reported problems.
• Work with Engineering and management in the planning of project milestones and staff expansion.
• Design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner while collaborating within a diverse group.
• Ensure service levels are met and highest levels of service reliability are maintained.
• Define and maintain support documentation and procedures.
• Be a team player, maintain appropriate technology, computer security, and safety knowledge.
• Lead and mentor junior operations team members in best practices and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage multiple complex parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member's skills.
• Leverage tools and develop procedures to improve windows configuration management services and automate various complex tasks.

Skills

VDI environments

PowerShell scripting

Windows desktop administration

Team collaboration

GPOs / Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

VMware Horizon

SCCM/MECM

Active Directory

Job description

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Virtual Desktop Engineer/Desktop Engineer. Working closely with the Desktop Services engineering team, you will operate and support enterprise class desktop management systems used to support the mission of the lab. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) within the Computing Directorate, in support of the LivIT Program.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Recommend, justify, and implement operational service level improvements using an accepted change control methodology.
• You will interface directly with end users and work with the engineering team in the performance of root cause analysis of reported problems.
• You will work with Engineering and management in the planning of project milestones and staff expansion.
• Design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner while collaborating within a diverse group.
• Ensure service levels are met and highest levels of service reliability are maintained.
• Define and maintain support documentation and procedures.
• Be a team player, maintain appropriate technology, computer security, and safety knowledge.
• Lead and mentor junior operations team members in best practices and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 393.2 level

• Manage multiple complex parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member's skills.
• Leverage tools and develop procedures to improve windows configuration management services and automate various complex tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Proficiency supporting VDI environments required; VMware Horizon experience preferred.
• Experience effectively working in a dynamic, technical team environment with competing priorities.
• Strong experience working with Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills with experience automating Windows desktop administration, configuration, software deployment, troubleshooting, reporting, or routine operational tasks.
• Broad experience with SCCM/MECM application deployment.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels of management and staff as well as outside vendors, contractors, service providers and consultants.

Additional qualifications at the 393.2 level

• Substantial experience architecting and administering highly redundant and fault tolerant enterprise Windows server environments.
• Advanced ability to provide innovative approaches and apply new technologies to broadly defined tasks and projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network environments.

Qualifications We Desire

• Significant experience automating Windows Desktop builds.
• Knowledge of thin client administration and support.

Pay Range

$125,310 - $153,444 Yearly at the 393.1 level

$151,620 - $185,640 Yearly at the 393.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

#LI-Onsite

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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