Windows Desktop Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 212,150,000 - 224,549,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Wellbeats membership

Gym membership discount

Holiday pay

Job summary

GDH is seeking an experienced engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise Windows VDI environments using Horizon. You will own desktop image creation, policy optimization, and troubleshooting to deliver secure, high‑performance user experiences.

You will work with AD, GPO, and security configurations while collaborating with network and security teams. On‑site Columbus, OH. The role includes automating tasks with PowerShell and maintaining Horizon components.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Windows desktop engineering, specifically Windows 10/11.
• Extensive experience supporting enterprise VDI environments (Horizon/Citrix/AVD).
• Proficient in AD, GPO, and Windows security configurations.
• Experience with Windows image creation, optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshooting desktop performance, app delivery, profiles, and authentication issues.
• Strong PowerShell scripting with automation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and support enterprise Windows virtual desktop environments utilizing Horizon and other VDI platforms.
• Support migration of workloads from existing VDI solutions to Horizon.
• Build, configure, and maintain Windows 10/11 VDI images and desktop services.
• Engineer and optimize desktop images, profiles, policies, and application configurations for performance and stability.
• Configure and support Horizon components including Connection Servers, Horizon Agents, pools, and infrastructure elements.
• Troubleshoot complex VDI issues across desktops, applications, profiles, authentication, and infrastructure layers.
• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security configurations within the VDI environment.
• Collaborate with application, network, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve desktop-related issues.
• Automate repetitive desktop tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize VDI performance, capacity, and user experience; produce documentation and procedures.

Skills

Windows desktop engineering

VDI platforms

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Networking concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site availability

Tools

Horizon

Citrix

Azure Virtual Desktop

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

Role Summary

This role involves engineering and supporting enterprise Windows virtual desktop environments using Horizon technology. The position requires responsibility for infrastructure design, configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platforms within a large organizational setting. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise in Windows desktop engineering and virtual desktop delivery, ensuring performance, security, and end‑user experience.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and support enterprise Windows virtual desktop environments utilizing Horizon and other VDI platforms.
• Support migration and transition of workloads from existing VDI solutions to Horizon.
• Build, configure, and maintain Windows 10/11 virtual desktop images and related desktop services.
• Engineer and optimize desktop images, profiles, policies, and application configurations for performance and stability.
• Configure and support Horizon components including Connection Servers, Horizon Agents, desktop pools, and infrastructure elements.
• Troubleshoot complex VDI issues across desktops, applications, profiles, authentication, and infrastructure layers.
• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security configurations within the virtual desktop environment.
• Collaborate with application, network, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve desktop-related issues.
• Automate repetitive desktop engineering and operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize VDI performance, capacity, and user experience; produce documentation and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience in Windows desktop engineering, specifically Windows 10/11.
• Extensive experience supporting and engineering enterprise VDI environments using platforms such as Horizon, Citrix, or Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Solid understanding of VDI architecture, desktop delivery, and related networking concepts.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security configurations.
• Experience with Windows image creation, optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshooting skills for desktop performance, application delivery, profiles, and authentication issues.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills with an automation‑oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, including DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and remote access.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with various technical teams to resolve complex issues.
• Availability for on‑site work in a professional environment.

Pay Range

Publishing Pay Range: $74.13 - $78.24 hourly

Location Requirements

On‑Site

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well‑being and help maintain a healthy work‑life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work‑life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.