Job DescriptionWhat You'll Be Doing:- Development of Virtualized Packages for Mission Baseline Applications
- Applications will be consumed both by VDI sessions and thick clients
- Applications include those with plugins and advanced graphics requirements
- Working with application testers and mission SME's to validate mission application behavior.
- Incorporating any required sequencing changes into the app sequencing process.
- Identifying facets of user application settings (registry, AppData, etc.) that need to be persisted across sessions in a non-persistent VDI environment.
- Identifying automation opportunities for application sequencing and working with the engineering team to streamline the sequencing process for mission applications, once established.
- Assisting the virtualization team and VDI team with application delivery infrastructure configuration, as needed.
- Improving backup/Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations.
- Articulating knowledge, discoveries, designs, etc. rapidly and concisely in written detailed designs, test plans and test cases, implementation plans, operational guides, and training guides under project management time and cost-constrained deadlines.
- Performing work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.
- Working with VMware software defined data center products and tools for troubleshooting and performance tuning.
- Analyzing, testing, and applying regular security patches and software update as required.
- Analyzing and applying virtualization product capabilities to changing program requirements.
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation and providing training to other team members.
- Incident resolution and fulfillment of software requests.
- Performing all other work as assigned.
Required SkillsMust Have:- MUST HAVE a Current and Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph, as the customer is NOT sponsoring clearances.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.
- 5+ years of experience with Systems Administration/Virtualization.
- 3+ years of experience with VDI technologies, including VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
- 2+ years of experience with Citrix XenApp or comparable application virtualization technology (Microsoft App-V, FlexApp, App Volumes, etc).
Desired SkillsNice to Have:- Experience with Windows Desktop (10/11) and Server (2012+) Operating Systems.
- Utilize scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to automate tasks and manage deployments.
- Experience with non-persistent desktop environments.
- Experience with profile management solutions such as VMware DEM or Liquidware Labs' Profile-Unity.
- Familiarity with ActiveDirectory, specifically Group Policy.
- Understanding of load-balancing application delivery services.
- Understand principles of ITIL.
- Able to create architectural design documents and presentations.
- Able to test and apply hardware and software updates.
- Understanding of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
- Virtualization compute environment certification, i.e. VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV).
- Familiarity with ticketing systems (Service+, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc).
Additional DetailsCompensation & Benefits: This position has an anticipated salary range of $125,000-$165,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, education, certifications, and business needs. Crimson Phoenix offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and additional wellness and work-life benefits.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance may be required for certain positions.
