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About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced VDI System Engineer with expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Windows Server to design, implement, and manage our Citrix/Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. The ideal candidate will ensure seamless performance, scalability, and security of our VDI solutions while collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to meet business needs.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Certifications:
Technical Skills:
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced VDI System Engineer with expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Windows Server to design, implement, and manage our Citrix/Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. The ideal candidate will ensure seamless performance, scalability, and security of our VDI solutions while collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to meet business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and VMware Horizon environments.
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server systems, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
- Optimize VDI performance by monitoring resource utilization and implementing best practices for high availability and scalability.
- Configure and manage VDI infrastructure components, including hypervisors, virtual machines, and storage.
- Ensure the security of VDI environments through access controls, patch management, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Automate routine tasks and deployments using scripting languages such as PowerShell.
- Support VDI users by diagnosing and resolving technical issues and providing training as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation, including system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborate with OPS teams to integrate VDI solutions with existing infrastructure and to implement new technologies.
- Stay updated on VDI, Citrix, VMware, and Windows Server technologies to recommend and implement improvements.
Qualifications
Certifications:
- Relevant certifications such as Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V), VMware Certified Professional - Desktop Management (VCP-DTM), and Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate are highly preferred.
- DOD 8570 IAT 2compliance or higher
- BA/BS and 8+ years recent specialized or AA/AS 12 years recent specialized or a major cert + 12 years recent specialized or 16 years of recent specialized experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience managing Citrix, VMware, and Windows Server environments.
- Proven expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (formerly XenApp/XenDesktop) and VMware Horizon solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, and user management.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, including VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.
- fully adjudicated Secret clearance
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell for automation and management.
- Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
- Familiarity with storage technologies and their integration with VDI systems (e.g., SAN, NAS).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with GPU acceleration technologies such as NVIDIA GRID.
- Knowledge of cloud-hosted VDI solutions (e.g., Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix Cloud).
- Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and their application in VDI environments.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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