Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Specialist
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
** Security Clearance Required
Company Overview
Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management engineering information technology and logistics services STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.
STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government Military Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies.
Job Summary
The Systems Administrator II/VDI Engineer supports the design configuration and sustainment of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment used across PMW 790s STACC enterprise. This role ensures secure reliable and efficient desktop virtualization services that enable remote and on-premises operations for shore and expeditionary users. The engineer applies expertise in virtualization system patching imaging and end-user performance optimization to maintain continuous system availability in accordance with DoD cybersecurity and configuration-management standards.
Responsibilities and Duties
Administer and maintain VDI platforms (e.g. VMware Horizon Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) including thin-client MEC and remote desktop infrastructure.
Create deploy and update standardized desktop images and applications in accordance with configuration-control and cybersecurity requirements.
Monitor system performance resource utilization and capacity; troubleshoot user connectivity issues; and implement corrective actions.
Apply security patches group-policy updates and OS/application baselines per DISA STIG and RMF requirements.
Coordinate with network cybersecurity and platform teams to integrate authentication storage and backup solutions into the VDI environment.
Support disaster-recovery planning and validation for critical workstation services.
Maintain detailed documentation of configurations procedures and system diagrams.
Provide Tier II/III technical support and assist with user onboarding training and account provisioning.
Recommend improvements in VDI performance scalability and user experience through automation or modernization initiatives.
Manage VDI-related enterprise tools including Horizon Connection Server profile management and image-automation platforms (e.g. App Volumes Ivanti or FSLogix).
Qualifications and Skills
Required knowledge and years of experience
Four years of experience required.
Experience supporting virtual desktop environments within Navy or DoD enterprise infrastructures (e.g. PMW 790 PEO C4I or NAVWAR programs) preferred
VMware or Citrix certifications preferred.
Security and Windows imaging experience required.
4 years of VDI or desktop support experience.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team; ready for occasional travel or onsite support as required.
Proven problem-solving abilities with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills: able to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education Requirements
Associates or Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications
Security
Clearance Requirement
Secret
Benefits and Perks
At STF we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success.STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives.
Benefits packages include the following:
- Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
- Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
- 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
- Direct Deposit
- Health and Welfare Medical
- Holiday Leave
- Industry Competitive Salaries
- Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
- Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
- Performance / Award Bonuses
- Professional Development Coursework
- Technical Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- TotalChoice Voluntary Benefits
- STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Disaster Recovery
- Active Directory
- Production Environment
- OS
- Windows
- AIX
- Asset Management
- ITIL
- Linux
- Perl
- Java
- Business Units
- Uat
- UNIX
- Architecture
About Company
Receive high-quality Program Management, Systems Engineering, Information Technology and supporting services from Systems Technology Forum, Ltd. (STF) – a proven small business industry leader in Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) technical solutions ba ... View more
