VDI Administrator

VDI Administrator

Clearance
- Top Secret

Location
- Offutt AFB, NE

Salary- $115k-$125k/yr

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

This program requires US Citizenship

As the VDI Administrator, this individual will perform systems administration for the enterprise Omnissa solution. This involves assisting with configuring and deploying all virtual machines and installations while providing backup to all configuration procedures. In this role, the VDI Administrator will supports the building and maintenance of the image for VDI terminals.

This role requires working on-site 5 days a week in Omaha, Nebraska.

• Oversees the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of VMware Horizon VDI environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Provides advanced support for end-users, troubleshooting issues related to virtual desktops, applications, and connectivity
• Installs, configures, and maintains Omnissa software
• Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system’s servers, hardware, applications, and software
• Monitors systems performance and ensures compliance with security standards. Monitors everyday systems, evaluates availability of all server resources, and performs all activities for Omnissa software
• Maintains and monitors all patch releases, designs various patch installation strategies, and maintains all systems according to program standards. Provides Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting support, interfacing with the end users and other technical teams from a service support perspective
• Maintains patches and baseline.
• Supports the local applications in the OS image
• Maintains VMware backend capacity and stability to support virtual desktops
• Provides technical leadership in the development, integration, and testing of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Supports multiple network enclaves and virtual desktop pools. Infrastructure may consist of Citrix Provisioning Services, VMWare, vCenter, and Dell Wyse Endpoints
• Provides Tier-III assistance to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize services to include hardware, software, and network components necessary to deliver the latest secured desktop environment
• Conducts vulnerability scanning and vulnerability assessment reporting in accordance with Government policy
• Implements and maintains security measures to protect the VDI environment from threats and vulnerabilities
• Continuous monitoring of the performance of the VDI system and making necessary adjustments to improve efficiency and user experience
• Ensures regular maintenance of all physical servers to ensure compliance with all applicable Cyber Tasking Orders (CTO) from higher HQ’s
• Ensures continued service on devices configured in accordance with DoD security policies
• Design, upgrade, test, and modify the VDI environment based on capacity and utilization requirements
• Troubleshoots and corrects detected or reported system and network faults or outages
• Ensures that issues are investigated and resolved, and that necessary equipment repairs are performed and documented
• Creates and maintains detailed documentation of the VDI environment, including configurations, procedures, and policies
• Works closely with other IT teams and departments to ensure seamless integration and support of VDI solutions within the broader IT infrastructure
• Communicates clearly and succinctly, both written and orally, must have strong leadership skills, and present products and ideas in a business-like manner
• Performs administrative and engineering functions found in the service design domain and provides escalated support for problem management
• Supports new project efforts to test, transition, implement, document, and train when transitioned to IT Operations Management.
• Provides training and guidance to junior staff and end-users on best practices for using and managing VDI

• Must obtain and maintain an active Top…