Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator

Athena Technology Group; Key West, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Disability & life insurance

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) seeks a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to support enterprise desktop virtualization in Key West, FL.

The role covers architecture, implementation, administration, performance, security, and availability of VDI environments. You will manage VDI platforms, monitor capacity, perform backups, troubleshoot complex incidents, and coordinate disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the United States is required.
• Active Security Clearance is required at time of hire.
• Eligibility to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years in a VDI administration role.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Horizon, Citrix VAD, or RDS, and virtualization basics.
• Strong troubleshooting and knowledge of networks, storage, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise VDI solutions and related resources.
• Configure, administer, and maintain VDI platforms and infrastructure.
• Monitor VDI performance, capacity, and health metrics.
• Troubleshoot complex VDI incidents and user connectivity issues.
• Manage hypervisor technologies and virtualization platforms.
• Coordinate backups and disaster recovery planning for VDI.
• Ensure security controls and compliance for VDI environments.
• Plan maintenance, patches, and platform upgrades.

Skills

VDI administration

Horizon

Citrix VAD

RDS

Hyper-V

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Microsoft RDS

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Job description

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator

• Key West, FL

Employment Type: Full-TimeShift: N/A

About the Company

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) established in 2010. ATG has immense experience and a strong, solid reputation throughout various government agencies providing consistently superior, innovative and cost-effective solutions. ATG is a premier provider of cybersecurity, risk management framework (RMF) and communications cybersecurity solutions as well as information technology (IT) and communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. We are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team and continue our proven track record.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

ATG is seeking a highly skilled Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to support enterprise desktop virtualization operations in Key West, FL. This role is responsible for the architecture, implementation, administration, performance, security, and availability of VDI environments. The position will support virtual machines, desktop templates, hypervisors, host pools, capacity planning, disaster recovery, system upgrades, performance tuning, and advanced troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise VDI solutions, including virtual machines, desktop templates, host pools, and related resources.
• Configure, administer, and maintain VDI platforms and supporting infrastructure.
• Monitor VDI environments for performance, capacity, resource utilization, availability, and overall system health.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving virtual desktops, applications, user connectivity, and supporting infrastructure.
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain hypervisor technologies and virtualization platforms.
• Manage server hardware, resource allocation, system capacity, and infrastructure planning for virtual desktop environments.
• Architect, plan, and implement desktop virtualization technologies and supporting services.
• Perform regular backups and support disaster recovery planning and procedures for VDI components.
• Provide expert-level support for complex VDI incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies to improve overall VDI performance.
• Implement and maintain security controls to protect VDI systems, virtual desktops, applications, and user data.
• Plan and execute VDI infrastructure maintenance, including software patches, security updates, platform upgrades, and system upgrades.

Qualifications

Required:

• Requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Required Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• 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 technical field.
• An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of the required Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency with 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 such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Expert-level troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex VDI-related issues.
• Familiarity with network, storage, and cybersecurity principles relevant to enterprise VDI environments.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V), or equivalent credentials.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Work will be performed on-site in Key West, FL.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the workday.
• Must occasionally move within the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, technical equipment, and other resources.
• Must be able to operate computers and other office productivity equipment, including printers, copiers, and related devices.
• Must be able to position oneself as needed to install, inspect, troubleshoot, or maintain computer equipment, including equipment under desks or in server closets.
• Position requires frequent communication with co-workers, management, and customers and may include delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate technical and operational information in verbal and written formats.
• May be required to move Audio/Visual or computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across or around a business campus or large facility.

Salary & Benefits

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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