As the VMware VDI Senior Engineer, this individual will own the architecture, implementation, and operations of a large-scale VDI platform (3,000 users) across multiple geographic locations. The VDI platform is built on VMware horizon, integrated with Active Directory, secured and segmented with NSX-T. In this role, the individual will operate, upgrade, maintain, but also lead design reviews for expansion or enhancements as requested by the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Designs architecture with hands-on experience with active/active data centers and Active Directory domains in support of 3,000 users
• Maintains, updates, and deploys App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager in a multi-site active/active data center environment
• Maintains, updates, and deploys Unified Access Gateway in a multi-site active/active datacenter environment
• Maintains consistent RADIUS authentication across multiple datacenters and target environments
• Conducts regular training workshops for NSX-T concepts such as basic consumption, monitoring, troubleshooting, and platform maintenance
• Maintains, updates, and deploys using on-premises VMware Horizon pods across multiple datacenters.
• Maintains, updates, and deploys consistent User Profiles with DEM with Active Directory across multiple datacenters and DEM instances
• Maintains, updates, and deploys Horizon Tru Single Sign On (SSO) capabilities using Active Directory and multiple Horizon Pods
• Leverages desktop virtualization foundation and RDSH servers and server farms to create published applications
• Leverages desktop virtualization foundation to create consistent virtual desktop pools using master system images and profile containers (FSLogix)
• Leverages Active Directory certificate management to ensure smart-card access to virtual desktops
• Creates consistent application packages across multiple sites using writeable volumes and AppStacks
• Implements NSX-T logical segments, routing and distributed gateway firewalls, and micro-segmentation for VDI pools and management planes
• Capacity planning and management of CPU/RAM/IOPS/GPU, size pools, and tuning protocols (Blast Extreme) to optimize user experience
• Drives patching/upgrades for Horizon, ESXi NSX-T, Windows images, and agents with documented back-out plans
• Coordinates with customer with upgrade risks and mitigation planning
• Leads DR/BCP for VDI, run failover tests, and maintain runbooks and topology/as-built documentation
• Enforces security baselines where required (DOD STIGS), maintain least-privilege RBAC, certificate management, and vulnerability remediation

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• HS Education or Higher
• Must maintain a Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• 7+ years as a Sr. systems VDI and Virtualization Engineer with 3+ years leading VMware Horizon at an enterprise level
• Must have two certifications: CompTIA Security +, and a VCP-DTM
• Must have or be able to obtain Level III IAT – CASP, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP and VDI Certified -Data Center Virtualization – (VCP-DCV)
• Must have hands-on experience with Horizon Architecture (UAG, Connection Server, App Volumes, DEM), image optimization, and profile management
• Strong troubleshooting across the stack (endpoint -> VDI session -> hypervisor->storage->network/security)
• Strong Active Directory knowledge of GPOs, Certification Management, Role Based Access Control
• Hands-on experience with applying DISA STIGs to VMware Horizon, VDI, and virtualized applications and architectures

Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience.

• Scripting capabilities PowerShell/PowerCLI (and optionally Ansible/Terraform), including image lifecycle, pool provisioning, and compliance checks
• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801) and/or Identity & Access Administrator (SC-300)
• VCDX

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our US based positions:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge:

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled