ManTech International

Senior Systems Engineer, VDI

ManTech International • $110K — $130K *
Coral Springs, FL 33065In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in systems engineering or VDI engineering.
  • 8+ years in information technology.
  • Expertise in VMware Horizon and related technologies preferred.
  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance and DoD environments is valued.

Responsibilities

  • Lead modernization of VDI environments for DoD missions.
  • Engineer and manage VMware Horizon VDI platforms.
  • Administer components like DEM and App Volumes for user experience optimization.
  • Troubleshoot complex VDI issues and maintain Gold Images.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory standards.
  • Develop comprehensive VDI documentation such as architecture diagrams.
  • Manage secure baseline enforcement and continuous monitoring.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment within a defense-focused team.
  • Access to advanced technology and infrastructure.
  • Support for certifications and further education.
Full Job Description
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Systems Engineer, VDI to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead engineering and modernization efforts for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments supporting DoD missions, driving requirements analysis, solution design, and lifecycle documentation in alignment with DoD 5000.02 processes.
  • Engineer, manage, and optimize enterprise VDI platforms VMware Horizon 2512, with hands-on expertise in image creation, application layering, profile management, and performance tuning.
  • Administer and enhance VDI components, including Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, and associated user experience optimization tools.
  • Troubleshoot complex VDI issues, including pool configuration changes, vCenter related desktop failures, image related defects, and performance degradation across distributed environments. Maintain and update VDI Gold Images, executing monthly patch cycles, application updates, and secure baseline enforcement to ensure consistent, mission-ready desktop delivery.
  • Ensure technical integrity and compliance of all VDI engineering deliverables across ISO/IEC 15288 Technical, Enterprise, and Agreement process areas.
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including VDI architecture diagrams, system design documents, engineering plans, requirements specifications, and interface control documents.
  • Ensure cybersecurity, regulatory, and configuration compliance, including STIG implementation, RMF artifact development, secure baseline management, and continuous monitoring of VDI systems.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in a field relevant to VDI engineering or systems engineering (additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements).
    • High School diploma plus 4 years of additional experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of additional experience, may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
    • A relevant Master's degree may count for 2 years of experience; a relevant PhD may count for 4 years.
  • Five (5) or more years of systems engineering or VDI engineering experience.
  • Eight (8) or more years of information technology experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on expertise with enterprise VDI platforms such as VMware Horizon (including Horizon 2512), ESXi, vCenter, and enterprise storage technologies.
  • Experience with cloud-based or hybrid VDI solutions, systems modeling, automation frameworks, and enterprise monitoring/observability tools.
  • Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, secure baseline management, and cybersecurity compliance requirements for virtualized and distributed environments.
  • Working knowledge of adjacent technical domains such as networking, Active Directory, scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python), endpoint management, or identity services.
  • Experience with key VDI ecosystem components including Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), App Volumes, Instant Clone Pools, FSLogix for O365, VDI Gold Image management, and troubleshooting vCenter-related desktop issues.
  • Professional certifications such as VCP-DT, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II, ITIL Foundation, PMP, or Agile certifications.
  • Experience working within a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a Service Component.


Clearance Requirements:
  • Must have a current/active secret clearance.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
  • Must be able to move within the office to access equipment, communicate with coworkers and customers, and support presentations or meetings.

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ
MANT
* Ladders Estimates

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