Windows VDI Administrator
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
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Job summary
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking a skilled Windows VDI Administrator to own and optimize a large-scale Windows Virtual Desktop environment for a global energy organization in Greenville, SC.
You will lead image management, patching, application delivery, and end-user onboarding while collaborating with cybersecurity and cloud teams to ensure security and reliability.
Qualifications
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience administering Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
- Deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows app delivery.
- Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, VMware Horizon, AWS WorkSpaces, and similar VDI solutions.
- Strong experience with image management, patching, and lifecycle tools like SCCM/Intune.
Responsibilities
- Own and administer the enterprise Windows VDI environment, including desktop images, sessions, and app delivery.
- Support ongoing VDI migration, stabilization, and modernization initiatives.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks impacting engineering users.
- Improve desktop responsiveness, reliability, and user experience.
- Manage Windows image lifecycle: patching, deployment, updates, rollback strategies.
- Deploy and standardize enterprise applications across virtual desktops.
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Job description
- Location: Greenville, SC | Onsite
- Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Pay Rate: $59.95/hour
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Windows VDI Administrator to support a leading global energy organization. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale enterprise virtual desktop environment that directly supports engineering teams responsible for innovative and critical projects worldwide.
If you're passionate about Windows infrastructure, VDI optimization, automation, and delivering an exceptional end-user experience, this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact while working alongside highly technical teams in a complex enterprise environment.
As the Windows VDI Administrator, you'll serve as the dedicated expert responsible for the administration, performance, stability, and continuous improvement of the Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment.
- Own and administer the enterprise Windows VDI environment, including desktop images, user sessions, and application delivery.
- Support ongoing VDI migration, stabilization, and modernization initiatives.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks impacting engineering users.
- Improve desktop responsiveness, reliability, and overall user experience.
- Manage Windows image lifecycle activities including patching, deployment, updates, and rollback strategies.
- Deploy and standardize enterprise applications across virtual desktop environments.
- Lead and support end-user onboarding, provisioning, and data migration efforts.
- Troubleshoot complex application compatibility issues involving engineering and simulation software.
- Monitor VDI performance, resource utilization, and capacity trends to support future planning.
- Drive standardization and automation of Windows deployment processes aligned with modern CI/CD practices.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance, security, and vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Collaborate closely with infrastructure, networking, and cloud teams supporting AWS-based and enterprise virtual environments.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Proven experience administering Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
- Deep expertise with:
- Windows Server
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- Windows application delivery
- Experience supporting enterprise VDI platforms such as:
- Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
- VMware Horizon
- AWS WorkSpaces
- Similar enterprise VDI solutions
- Strong knowledge of Windows image management, patching, and lifecycle tools such as SCCM, Intune, or equivalent.
- Experience troubleshooting complex application performance and compatibility issues within multi-user environments.
- Strong understanding of:
- User profile management
- Roaming profiles
- Folder redirection
- Virtual desktop best practices
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- AWS WorkSpaces or cloud-based VDI administration experience.
- Experience supporting mixed Windows and Linux virtual desktop environments.
- Background supporting engineering, scientific, CAD, simulation, or technical software applications.
- Knowledge of software packaging and deployment automation.
- PowerShell scripting and administrative automation experience.
- Experience with application delivery and software store models.
This is more than a traditional systems administration role. You'll play a key role in shaping and enhancing the desktop experience for engineering teams working on high-impact projects within a global organization.
- Work on large-scale enterprise VDI technologies and modernization initiatives.
- Influence user experience improvements across a global engineering community.
- Collaborate with highly skilled infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge virtualization and cloud technologies.
- Join a culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Competitive pay with the opportunity to make a visible and measurable impact from day one.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
$59.95 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include:
- medical
- dentol
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- additional voluntary benefits
- EAP program
- commuter benefits
- 401K plan
Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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