Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator in Huntsville, Alabama. The successful candidate will manage VDI environments and ensure smooth operations for desktop systems, while supporting network security and compliance requirements.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. The target salary range is $66,000 - $106,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Join our team to help achieve our client's missions!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a related field.
• Experience in VDI Administrator or IT Support role is preferred.
• Ability to pass a Poly security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage VDI environments and system configurations.
• Analyze technical recommendations for desktop configuration.
• Create and maintain desktop images for the organization.
• Support network security implementation and redundancy.
• Conduct user training for operating systems and applications.

Skills

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance

5 years relevant experience

Current CISSP or Security + Certification

DoD 8570.01-M IAT I or DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator

Job Locations: US-AL-Huntsville

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced systems Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client's global missions.

The successful Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator candidate will understand the VDI infrastructure, specifically how storage and network connectivity affect VDI performance and end user experience; how peripherals and devices affect work within the VDI; and how security integrates within the solution that doesn't impact the user experience.

• Manage VDI environments, desktop computers, devices and systems for the program, including installs, configuration for systems software deployments, upgrade and patch management.
• Analyze and make technical recommendations for desktop configuration selection to achieve fit for purpose for end users.
• Create, maintain and deploy desktop images.
• Monitor and maintain file server permissions by performing moves, adds, deletes and modifications of users for smooth and secure operations.
• Support implementation of network security and redundancy by providing cryptography to network applications; managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure file system integrity.
• Develop and conduct user training and instructions for program operating systems and applications.
• Install, configure, test and maintain desktop and laptop PCs, mobile devices and peripherals, such as printers.
• Troubleshoot to proactively resolve issues and their root causes and respond to technical requests for support.
• Assess ongoing user experience and take action to resolve issues or to make enhancements.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures, test cases, test results, issue resolutions, performance analysis, and user guidelines/instructions documentation.

Position is Contingent on Contract Award

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearances.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience or PhD with 0 years relevant experience).
• Additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree.
• Previous experience working as a PC Technician, VDI Administrator or other IT Support role(s) that provided the experience needed to be successful in the Desktop Systems Admin VDI role.
• Current CISSP or Security + Certification.

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT I or DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification.

Security Clearance: This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

Target Salary Range

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.