Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator

Strategic Growth Partners; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Strategic Growth Partners in Key West, FL seeks a seasoned Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to design, implement, and manage the VDI environment for USSOUTHCOM. The role requires active Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI and a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT.

Responsibilities include configuring VMware Horizon, Citrix, or RDS, monitoring performance, backups, disaster recovery, and ongoing security hardening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field; four years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Five or more years hands-on VDI administration.
• Proficiency in VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft RDS.
• Strong virtualization and hypervisor knowledge (VMware vSphere or Hyper-V).
• Excellent troubleshooting and security awareness.
• Ability to plan backups and disaster recovery for VDI components.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the VDI infrastructure and templates.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot VDI desktop connectivity.
• Install and maintain hypervisor software and host resources.
• Plan DR, backups, and disaster recovery for VDI components.
• Apply updates and enforce security measures for VDI.

Skills

VDI administration

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

RDS

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Microsoft RDS

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Job description

Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a CVE-verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and a proud ISO 9001:2015 certified organization specializing in systems integration and enterprise management solutions. As a trusted GSA MAS contract holder, they deliver mission-critical telecommunications, network infrastructure, and IT services to Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, the U.S. Military, and private-sector clients.

They are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to join their team in Key West, FL. supporting USSOUTHCOM.

Employment - Full time

Compensation: $125 - 128K per year.

Security Clearance Required: Must have an active Secret clearance. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and implementing the VDI infrastructure. Configuring and managing virtual machines and desktop templates.
• Monitoring the VDI environment for performance and resource usage. Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to virtual desktops, applications, and user connectivity.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining the hypervisor software.
• Managing server hardware, resource allocation, and capacity planning, managing Virtual Desktop host pool and related resources.
• Architecting, planning, and implementing desktop virtualization technology. Proactively monitor and maintain the health, performance, and availability of the VDI infrastructure.
• Conduct regular backups and implement disaster recovery procedures for VDI components. Provide expert-level support for complex VDI-related issues and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing timely resolutions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the VDI environment and implement tuning strategies to improve overall system performance. Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect VDI systems, virtual desktops, and user data.
• Plan and execute VDI infrastructure updates, including software patches, security updates, and system upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five or more years of hands-on experience in a VDI administration role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. An additional four years of relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in VDI technologies, such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and hypervisor technologies like VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Expert-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex VDI-related issues effectively.
• Familiarity with network, storage, and security principles relevant to VDI environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V), or equivalent credentials are highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Our client provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 10 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.

Our client also considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.