Virtual Environment Lead (VEL)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. in Honolulu, HI seeks a Virtual Environment Lead to guide and manage enterprise virtual environments, including VDI and server virtualization, ensuring secure, reliable, and optimized solutions for mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities include leading VDI initiatives, deploying VMware Horizon/Citrix/AVD, managing hypervisors like ESXi and Hyper-V, and driving automation with PowerShell, Python, and Bash while maintaining strong security compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 10+ years related experience.
• Minimum of four years of experience in VDI administration and management.
• Expertise in at least one major VDI platform (VMware Horizon / Citrix / AVD).
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies and related networking, storage and security policies.
• Proficiency with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Certifications in VMware, Citrix, Nutanix or Windows Server Hybrid Administration are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and architect virtual environment initiatives across VDI and server virtualization.
• Deploy and maintain enterprise-grade VDI platforms (VMware Horizon, Citrix, AVD).
• Monitor performance, capacity, and availability of virtual systems.
• Oversee hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V) and related management tools.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline administration tasks.
• Ensure security compliance with policies and DoD standards.
• Collaborate with networking, storage, cybersecurity and app teams.
• Maintain documentation and provide mentorship to team members.

Skills

VDI administration

Automation scripting

Security policy knowledge

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Azure Virtual Desktop

VMware ESXi

Microsoft Hyper-V

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Overview

MTSI is seeking a Virtual Environment Lead (VEL) to join the team in Honolulu, HI. The Virtual Environment Lead provides technical leadership, strategic direction, and hands-on management for all virtualized environments across the enterprise. This includes Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), server virtualization platforms, and additional virtualized services as required. The VEL ensures secure, reliable, and optimized virtualized solutions that support mission-critical operations. A substantial portion of responsibilities will center on detailed administration and lifecycle management of VDI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert 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, ensuring optimal user experience and mission readiness.
• Oversee virtualization hypervisors and associated infrastructure, such as VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and related management tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot VDI and virtual environment issues, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure security compliance for virtual environments, including adherence to applicable policies, guidelines, and DoD standards.
• Collaborate with networking, storage, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure integrated and secure virtual solutions.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, best practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight for team members supporting VDI and virtualization systems.
• Support planning, forecasting, and implementation of virtualization upgrades or migrations.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors degree with 10 years related experience.
• Required Experience: Minimum of four years of experience in VDI administration and management, with specific expertise in virtual systems (e.g., Citrix Virtual Apps, virtual desktops, cross-domain solutions, access solutions, VDI technologies).
• 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 (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS), storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS), and security policies relevant to VDI environments.
• Experience using scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for administering VDI and virtual systems.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor VDI performance, identify performance issues, and optimize environments for seamless user operation.
• Required Certifications: VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility; Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization; Nutanix Certified Professional; Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator; Or equivalent certification.