VDI Engineer

Duration 12 mo contract, likely extensions or conversion Schedule Onsite 3x per week (hybrid), day shift core hours Location Herndon, VA 20171 Compensation $55-65/hr approx (potential flex based on candidate background/YOE/etc) Start Date ASAP (approx. 2-3 weeks after offer acceptance) Why Open Additional support needed / business growth Interview Process 2 rounds Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in VDI or infrastructure engineering 4+ years with hands on Azure (VMs, networking, storage, identity) Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) - - Hands on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops Strong background in vulnerability management and remediation Experience with system hardening, patching, and endpoint security Solid understanding of Windows environments and virtualization technologies Nice to Have Skills & Experience Knowledge of compliance frameworks NIST, SOC2, CMMC Job Description We are seeking a skilled VDI Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure across Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Citrix environments. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, scalable, and high‑performing virtual desktop solutions, with a strong emphasis on vulnerability management and system hardening. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage VDI environments across Azure and Citrix platforms Administer and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) infrastructure, including host pools, session hosts, and FSLogix profiles Support and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, including provisioning, delivery controllers, and policies Perform vulnerability management activities, including: Running security scans and assessments Identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities Partnering with security teams to address risk and compliance gaps Implement security controls and best practices across VDI environments (patching, hardening, RBAC, MFA) Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal user experience Troubleshoot complex issues across virtual desktops, networking, and access layers Support hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑prem + Azure cloud) Automate deployments and configurations using scripting (PowerShell preferred) Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks #J-18808-Ljbffr