Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience in systems administration and desktop virtualization, or equivalent experience with lower education levels.
Proven experience with enterprise VDI environments (VMware Horizon, Omnissa, or Citrix).
Strong background in hypervisor administration (vSphere/ESXi) and Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs).
Experience in maintaining system baselines and configuration management controls.
Ability to create and communicate complex technical documentation.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise VDI environments.
Manage virtual desktop pools, golden image updates, and user profiles.
Perform routine system maintenance, including hypervisor host patching and vulnerability updates.
Monitor virtual storage capacity and system performance metrics to resolve technical issues.
Collaborate with technical teams and site leadership to ensure VDI availability.
Maintain accurate configuration management records and technical documentation.
Recommend and implement process improvements for virtual desktop provisioning.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Access to professional development and training resources.
Engagement with cutting-edge technology in VDI.
Potential for career advancement within a growing company.
Full Job Description
VDI Systems Administrator
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented VDI Systems Administrator to join our team in Doral, FL.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops).
Managing virtual desktop pools, golden image updates, user profiles, and virtual application publishing across operational networks.
Performing routine system maintenance, hypervisor host patching, vulnerability updates, and diagnostic evaluations to maintain baseline performance.
Monitoring virtual storage capacity, host resources, and system performance metrics to proactively resolve technical bottlenecks.
Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, network engineers, and site leadership to maintain optimal VDI availability.
Maintaining accurate configuration management records, technical system documentation, and operational baseline inventories.
Recommending and implementing continuous process improvements to streamline virtual desktop provisioning and user management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in systems administration and desktop virtualization.
OR a master's degree and 3+ or more years of relevant experience
OR an associate's degree and 7+ or more years of relevant experience
OR a high school diploma and 9+ or more years of relevant experience
Proven experience administering, configuring, and supporting enterprise VDI environments (VMware Horizon, Omnissa, or Citrix).
Strong background in hypervisor administration (vSphere/ESXi), Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs), virtual storage management, and user profile orchestration.
Experience maintaining system baselines, configuration management controls, and patch management schedules.
Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation and virtual infrastructure baselines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM), Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V), or CompTIA Security+.
Prior experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations, Combatant Command environments, or Department of Defense enterprise technical environments.
Familiarity with DoD STIG implementation, automated patch management, and vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS).
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced operational environments.
Clearance Requirements:
Must hold a current/active top secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
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.
