Lead VDI Systems Engineer

Summary

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead VDI Systems Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL . Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading the architectural design, deployment, administration, and performance optimization of enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops). Managing virtual application delivery, golden image maintenance, user profile orchestration, and hypervisor baseline infrastructure. Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, system administrators, and leadership to define desktop virtualization strategies and integration baselines. Conducting root-cause analysis, advanced system diagnostics, and performance troubleshooting across virtualized desktop environments. Maintaining system baselines, configuration management records, patch update schedules, and engineering documentation for virtual infrastructure. Executing storage capacity planning, host hypervisor optimization, and security compliance verification across VDI cluster deployments. Recommending and implementing continuous engineering process improvements to streamline VDI provisioning and enhance user experience. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 7 years of experience in systems engineering and enterprise VDI deployment. OR a master’s degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience OR an associate’s degree and 9 or more years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma and 11 or more years of relevant experience Proven experience leading the design, administration, and technical support of enterprise-scale VDI environments (VMware Horizon, Omnissa, or Citrix). Strong background in hyperconverged infrastructure, virtual storage management (vSAN/SAN), Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs), and virtual desktop optimization. Experience maintaining system baselines, configuration management controls, and automated patching schedules. Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical engineering documentation and virtual infrastructure architecture diagrams. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), Citrix Certified Associate/Professional (CCA-V/CCP-V), or CompTIA Security. Prior experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations, Combatant Command environments, or Department of Defense enterprise technical environments. Familiarity with DoD STIG compliance, user profile management tools (App Volumes, DEM/UEM), and automated software deployment platforms. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced operational environments. Clearance Requirements: Must hold a current/active top secret security clearance. Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead VDI Systems Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL . Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading the architectural design, deployment, administration, and performance optimization of enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops). Managing virtual application delivery, golden image maintenance, user profile orchestration, and hypervisor baseline infrastructure. Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, system administrators, and leadership to define desktop virtualization strategies and integration baselines. Conducting root-cause analysis, advanced system diagnostics, and performance troubleshooting across virtualized desktop environments. Maintaining system baselines, configuration management records, patch update schedules, and engineering documentation for virtual infrastructure. Executing storage capacity planning, host hypervisor optimization, and security compliance verification across VDI cluster deployments. Recommending and implementing continuous engineering process improvements to streamline VDI provisioning and enhance user experience. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 7 years of experience in systems engineering and enterprise VDI deployment. OR a master’s degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience OR an associate’s degree and 9 or more years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma and 11 or more years of relevant experience Proven experience leading the design, administration, and technical support of enterprise-scale VDI environments (VMware Horizon, Omnissa, or Citrix). Strong background in hyperconverged infrastructure, virtual storage management (vSAN/SAN), Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs), and virtual desktop optimization. Experience maintaining system baselines, configuration management controls, and automated patching schedules. Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical engineering documentation and virtual infrastructure architecture diagrams. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), Citrix Certified Associate/Professional (CCA-V/CCP-V), or CompTIA Security. Prior experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations, Combatant Command environments, or Department of Defense enterprise technical environments. Familiarity with DoD STIG compliance, user profile management tools (App Volumes, DEM/UEM), and automated software deployment platforms. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced operational environments. Clearance Requirements: Must hold a current/active top secret security clearance. Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.