Partner: TSG / ManTech

Location: Key West, Florida (onsite, full time)

Start Date: One week after acceptance

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; must be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Salary: $128,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and implement VDI infrastructure; configure and manage virtual machines and desktop templates.
• Monitor VDI performance and resource usage; troubleshoot virtual desktops, applications, and user connectivity.
• Install, configure, and maintain hypervisor software.
• Manage server hardware, resource allocation, capacity planning, Virtual Desktop host pools, and related resources.
• Architect, plan, and implement desktop virtualization technology; proactively maintain infrastructure health, performance, and availability.
• Conduct backups and implement disaster-recovery procedures for VDI components.
• Provide expert-level support for complex VDI incidents, investigate root causes, and implement timely resolutions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies.
• Implement and maintain security measures protecting VDI systems, desktops, and user data.
• Plan and execute patches, security updates, software updates, and system upgrades.

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on VDI administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Proficiency with VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
• Strong knowledge of virtualization concepts and VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Expert troubleshooting of complex VDI issues.
• Familiarity with network, storage, and security principles relevant to VDI.
• Strong communication skills with coworkers, management, and customers, including presentations.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including moving computer or A/V equipment up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V), or equivalent.