Virtual Desktop Integration Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

No Suitability Required

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Description:

Virtual Desktop Integration (VDI) Administrator

Based in Doral, FL

(note - this is not a "work from home" role)

GDIT is providing enterprise-wide IT services/support to assist US SOUTHERN COMMAND (SOUTHCOM) perform mission critical operations throughout their area of responsibility, which consists of Central America, South America, and select countries in the Caribbean. SOUTHCOM is headquartered in Doral, FL. Which is where this position is also based. All together we support 10,000 users supported on this program (called SCITES, pronounced "cities"). We are currently in year 2 of a 7 year contract.

We are currently in midst of several upgrade projects. As part of this we are seeking a VDI Administrator, preferably someone who is in same type of role currently.

Types of responsibilities that the VDI Administrator will perform are:

Patching and upgrading Horizon View.

Updating and patching Windows Gold/Master/SHB image.

Enhancing and fine-tuning performance on VDI desktop.

Securing VDI desktop policies in Active Directory and DEM (Device Endpoint Manager).

Develops advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.

Troubleshoots highly complex system hardware and software issues.

Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.

Develops implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.

Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.

Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions.

Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.

Conducts advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

Develops performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.

Evaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategies.

May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

May serve as a team or task lead.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

BA/BS or equivalent years of combined experience and training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

6+ years of IT experience with 1-2 years of hands on experience administering a Virtual Desktop Integration.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

IAT Level II is required (i.e. Security+)

Operating System Computing Environment Certification - MCSA 2016 or AZ-104 or VCP Certifications (if not presently holding certification must be willing to obtain prior to starting in role.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

Prefer a Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI level access. We can sponsor if individual has all of the other qualifications we seek. Must have clearance (and relevant certifications) prior to start in role. Must be able to obtain TS/SCI eventually.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL Doral

Additional Work Locations:

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.