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Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$120,000 - $160,000
Occasional travel
IT - Software
Quantico, MD (On-Site/Office)
Virtual Desk Infrastructure (VDI) SME
Location: Quantico, VA
Job Description:
Serve as a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Subject Matter Expert
Design, deploy, optimize, and support of Dell VDI solutions, primarily using:
VMware Horizon, Citrix, and Microsoft technologies
Ensure virtual desktop environments are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs
Monitor and maintain VDI environments
Ex. VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Troubleshoot user access issues, performance bottlenecks, and application delivery problems
Perform health checks, patching, and capacity planning
Support endpoint devices including thin clients, zero clients, and mobile access
Document daily activities, incidents, and system changes
Design & Deployment:
Assist in designing and implementing VDI architectures
Use Dell infrastructure (Ex. PowerEdge, VxRail, PowerStore)
Configure and deploy virtual desktops and application pools
Integrate App Volumes, User Environment Manager (UEM), and profile management tools
Optimization & Performance
Analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements
Implement automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) for provisioning and monitoring
Support GPU-accelerated VDI for multimedia-rich applications
Security & Compliance
Ensure VDI environments meet security standards and compliance requirements
Configure policies for access control, USB redirection, and endpoint security
Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer
Work closely with customer IT teams and Dell support
Provide training and documentation to customer staff
Participate in change management and project planning meetings
Qualifications:
BS in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in VDI design, deployment, and support
Strong hand-on experience with the following:
VMware Horizon View, vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), vCenter, Citrix
Microsoft AVD, and Dell infrastructure
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and monitoring
Familiarity with Active Directory, SCCM/Intune, and M365 administration
Preferred Certifications:
VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM)
Citrix Certified Associate/Professional
Dell EMC Proven Professional
ITIL Foundation
Active DoD Top-Secret Clearance
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience:
VDI engineering : 5 years (Preferred)
Dell infrastructure (PowerEdge, VxRail, PowerStore): 3 years (Preferred)
Citrix: 3 years (Preferred)
VMware Horizon View: 3 years (Preferred)
vSphere and vCenter: 3 years (Preferred)
Python and/or Powershell: 3 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Top Secret (Required)
Work Location: In person
Location: Quantico, VA
Job Description:
Serve as a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Subject Matter Expert
Design, deploy, optimize, and support of Dell VDI solutions, primarily using:
VMware Horizon, Citrix, and Microsoft technologies
Ensure virtual desktop environments are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs
Monitor and maintain VDI environments
Ex. VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Troubleshoot user access issues, performance bottlenecks, and application delivery problems
Perform health checks, patching, and capacity planning
Support endpoint devices including thin clients, zero clients, and mobile access
Document daily activities, incidents, and system changes
Design & Deployment:
Assist in designing and implementing VDI architectures
Use Dell infrastructure (Ex. PowerEdge, VxRail, PowerStore)
Configure and deploy virtual desktops and application pools
Integrate App Volumes, User Environment Manager (UEM), and profile management tools
Optimization & Performance
Analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements
Implement automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) for provisioning and monitoring
Support GPU-accelerated VDI for multimedia-rich applications
Security & Compliance
Ensure VDI environments meet security standards and compliance requirements
Configure policies for access control, USB redirection, and endpoint security
Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer
Work closely with customer IT teams and Dell support
Provide training and documentation to customer staff
Participate in change management and project planning meetings
Qualifications:
BS in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in VDI design, deployment, and support
Strong hand-on experience with the following:
VMware Horizon View, vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), vCenter, Citrix
Microsoft AVD, and Dell infrastructure
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and monitoring
Familiarity with Active Directory, SCCM/Intune, and M365 administration
Preferred Certifications:
VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM)
Citrix Certified Associate/Professional
Dell EMC Proven Professional
ITIL Foundation
Active DoD Top-Secret Clearance
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience:
VDI engineering : 5 years (Preferred)
Dell infrastructure (PowerEdge, VxRail, PowerStore): 3 years (Preferred)
Citrix: 3 years (Preferred)
VMware Horizon View: 3 years (Preferred)
vSphere and vCenter: 3 years (Preferred)
Python and/or Powershell: 3 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Top Secret (Required)
Work Location: In person
group id: 90942178
