Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator

Qbe Llc; Key West, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

QBE, LLC in Key West, FL is seeking a highly experienced Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to design, implement, and manage the VDI environment onsite. The role focuses on virtualization platforms, performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery.

Candidates should have 5+ years in VDI, a related bachelor's degree (or 4 extra years experience in lieu), and hands-on experience with VMware Horizon, Citrix, or RDS, plus VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on experience in a VDI administration role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; additional four years of relevant experience can substitute for degree.
• Proficiency in VDI technologies such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, or Microsoft RDS.
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and hypervisor technologies (VMware vSphere or Hyper-V).
• Expert-level troubleshooting and knowledge of network, storage, and security in VDI.
• Certifications like VCP/CCP-V desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing the VDI infrastructure and templates.
• Monitoring VDI performance and user connectivity; troubleshoot issues.
• Installing and maintaining hypervisor software and host resources.
• Plan backups, DR procedures, and security measures for VDI.
• Architect and tune VDI environment for health and efficiency.

Skills

VDI Administration

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Troubleshooting

Network & Security Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Master’s degree (desirable)

Job description

Description

About QBE, LLC

QBE, LLC is a mission-focused technology and security solutions provider supporting defense and federal customers worldwide. We deliver high-impact capabilities where precision, accountability, and technical excellence directly support national-level objectives.

QBE is seeking a highly experienced motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to join our team onsite in Key West, FL.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five[ 5] 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 [4] 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.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

QBE, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (for remote opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, QBE invests in its employees beyond just compensation. QBE's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.