Virtual Environment Lead - VDI Architect & Ops

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Virtual Environment Lead to guide enterprise virtualization across the organization, focusing on VDI, server virtualization, and related services.

The role combines architecture, deployment, and continuous optimization to ensure secure, reliable, and high‑performing virtual environments. You will lead design and implementation of VDI platforms, manage hypervisors, monitor performance, and drive automation using PowerShell, Python,

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in VDI administration and management.
• Expertise in at least one major VDI platform (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop).
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, including hypervisors such as VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper‑V.
• Proficiency with networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS), storage solutions (SAN, NAS), and security policies relevant to VDI environments.
• Experience using scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for administering VDI and virtual systems.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor VDI performance and optimize environments for seamless user operation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for all virtual environment initiatives, including VDI, server virtualization, and other virtualized services.
• Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade VDI platforms (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop).
• Manage performance, capacity, and availability of virtual systems to ensure optimal user experience and mission readiness.
• Oversee virtualization hypervisors such as VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper‑V and related management tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot VDI issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions to streamline admin tasks.
• Ensure security compliance for virtual environments according to DoD standards.
• Collaborate with networking, storage, cybersecurity, and apps teams for integrated secure solutions.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and SOPs.
• Provide mentorship and technical oversight for VDI teams.
• Support virtualization upgrades or migrations planning and execution.

Skills

VDI administration

Automation scripting

Security/compliance

Networking fundamentals

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Virtual Environment Lead to guide enterprise virtualization across the organization, focusing on VDI, server virtualization, and related services.

The role combines architecture, deployment, and continuous optimization to ensure secure, reliable, and high‑performing virtual environments. You will lead design and implementation of VDI platforms, manage hypervisors, monitor performance, and drive automation using PowerShell, Python,