VDI Systems Engineer - Senior

JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients’ most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DOD clients. We are a VeteranOwned Small Business. Security Clearance: Current Security Clearance (Secret at a minimum) Job Type: Full Time W2 offering competitive salary and benefits (no 1099 or C2C) Location: On-Site Relocation: Support will be considered for qualified candidates outside the commuting area Job Description JTEC Consulting is hiring a senior level Virtual Desktop Integration (VDI) Systems Engineer technology professionals support of the SOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services 2 (SCITES 2) contract. The Senior VDI Engineer role is focused on driving modernization efforts through requirements analysis, solution design, and the creation of high-level program documentation. Qualified candidates will have deep-dive experience in VDI engineering in a hands-on role focused on complex technical execution and platform stability. Prior experience supporting a DoD Combatant Command is required; SOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) experience is highly preferred. Responsibilities include (but may not be limited to): Core VDI Engineering & Lifecycle Management Platform Execution: Serve as the technical lead for high-level tasks within the VMware Horizon 2512 environment. Independently manage the end-to-end lifecycle, including image creation, complex application layering, and granular profile configurations. VDI Ecosystem Administration: Expert-level administration of Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, and FSLogix for Office 365. Performance Engineering: Maintain full responsibility for complex performance tuning and proactive issue resolution, ensuring infrastructure stability and optimal responsiveness across distributed environments. Gold Image Management: Execute monthly patch cycles, application updates, and secure baseline enforcement to ensure consistent, mission-ready desktop delivery. Architecture, Compliance & Modernization Engineering Leadership: Drive modernization efforts through rigorous requirements analysis, technical solution design, and the development of program-level documentation. Systems Engineering Standards: Ensure technical integrity and compliance of all VDI engineering deliverables in alignment with ISO/IEC 15288 Technical, Enterprise, and Agreement process areas. Technical Documentation: Author and maintain high-fidelity engineering artifacts, including architecture diagrams, System Design Documents (SDD), engineering plans, requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICD). Security & Compliance: Enforce cybersecurity and configuration standards, including STIG implementation, RMF (Risk Management Framework) artifact development, and continuous monitoring of VDI systems to ensure secure baseline management. Requirements include: Current secret security clearance; must be eligible for TS/SCI Effective written and verbal English communication skills to support a blended government contractor environment Availability to work on-site in Doral 8+ years of related IT experience supporting VDI engineering or systems engineering including: Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree 5+ years of overall experience must include recent related systems engineering or VDI engineering experience Current Security+ certification or equivalent VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Hands-on expertise with enterprise VDI platforms such as VMware Horizon (including Horizon 2512), ESXi, vCenter, and enterprise storage technologies Experience with cloud-based or hybrid VDI solutions, systems modeling, automation frameworks, and enterprise monitoring/observability tools Experience with federal compliance requirements: RMF, STIGs, secure baseline management, and cybersecurity compliance requirements for virtualized and distributed environments Experience with adjacent network domains including Active Directory Experience with scripting and automation using Python and/or PowerShell Experience with identity services and endpoint management Experience with key VDI ecosystem components including Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, VDI Gold Image management, and troubleshooting vCenter-related desktop issues Experience working within a DoD Combatant Command (SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a Service Component. Ability to effectively communicate with technical and functional personnel across all levels Availability to support on-site schedule Preferred experience: Prior experience supporting SOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) is preferred ITIL Foundation, PMP, or Agile certifications #HOTJOBS #SCITES #JTECCAREERS #DORALJOBS #SOUTHCOM #VDI JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary: JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting covers a range of positions and levels. Salary determinations are dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates's related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr JTEC Consulting