Senior Systems Engineer, VDI

Salary: $100,000 - 140,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a BA/BS in a field relevant to VDI engineering or systems engineering, although comparable experience may replace the degree requirement.
• A high school diploma plus 4 additional years of experience, or an associates degree plus 2 additional years of experience, may be accepted in place of a bachelors degree.
• A relevant masters degree may count as 2 years of experience, and a relevant PhD may count as 4 years of experience.
• We require at least 5 years of systems engineering or VDI engineering experience.
• We require at least 8 years of information technology experience.
• We prefer hands-on expertise with enterprise VDI platforms such as VMware Horizon, including Horizon 2512, ESXi, vCenter, and enterprise storage technologies.
• We prefer experience with cloud-based or hybrid VDI solutions, systems modeling, automation frameworks, and enterprise monitoring/observability tools.
• We prefer familiarity with RMF, STIGs, secure baseline management, and cybersecurity compliance requirements for virtualized and distributed environments.
• We prefer working knowledge of related technical areas such as networking, Active Directory, scripting and automation with PowerShell or Python, endpoint management, or identity services.
• We prefer experience with VDI ecosystem components including Dynamic Environment Manager, App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, VDI Gold Image management, and troubleshooting vCenter-related desktop issues.
• We prefer professional certifications such as VCP DT, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, DoD 8570.01 M IAT Level II, ITIL Foundation, PMP, or Agile certifications.
• We prefer experience working within a DoD Combatant Command or a Service Component.
• We require a current active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• We require the ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 50% of the time.
• We require the ability to move around the office to access equipment, communicate with coworkers and customers, and support presentations or meetings.

• We lead engineering and modernization efforts for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments supporting DoD missions, including requirements analysis, solution design, and lifecycle documentation aligned with DoD 5000.02 processes.
• We engineer, administer, and optimize enterprise VDI platforms, including VMware Horizon 2512, with practical work in image creation, application layering, profile management, and performance tuning.
• We manage and improve VDI components such as Dynamic Environment Manager, App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, and tools that enhance the user experience.
• We troubleshoot complex VDI problems, including pool configuration changes, vCenter-related desktop failures, image defects, and performance issues across distributed environments.
• We maintain VDI Gold Images and carry out monthly patching, application updates, and secure baseline enforcement to deliver consistent, mission-ready desktops.
• We ensure the technical quality and compliance of VDI engineering deliverables across ISO/IEC 15288 technical, enterprise, and agreement process areas.
• We develop and sustain engineering documentation, including VDI architecture diagrams, system design documents, engineering plans, requirements specifications, and interface control documents.
• We support cybersecurity, regulatory, and configuration compliance through STIG implementation, RMF artifact development, secure baseline management, and continuous monitoring of VDI systems.

• Active Directory
• Cloud
• Support
• ITIL
• PowerShell
• Python
• VMware
• Office 365

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hackajob is partnering with MANTECH to connect exceptional professionals with this opportunity. We are seeking a motivated, career- and customer-focused Senior Systems Engineer, VDI to join our team in Doral, FL.

last updated 37 week of 2026