Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator

Joint Activities

$66K — $106K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a Polygraph.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in IT or VDI systems, or equivalent advanced degree qualifications.
  • Hands-on experience as a PC Technician or VDI Administrator.
  • Current CISSP or Security+ certification.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT I or II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage VDI environments including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.
  • Analyze desktop configurations to ensure fit-for-purpose selection for end users.
  • Create and deploy desktop images effectively.
  • Monitor file server permissions and manage user modifications for secure operations.
  • Support network security implementations and manage host security and backup plans.
  • Conduct user training on operating systems and applications.
  • Install and maintain desktop/laptop PCs and peripherals, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, enhancing user experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare packages.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work hours and potential remote work options.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Job Description

 

Peraton is seeking an experienced systems Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions. 

 

The successful Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator candidate will understand the VDI infrastructure, specifically how storage and network connectivity affect VDI performance and end user experience; hoe peripherals and devices affect work within the VDI; and how security integrates within the solution that doesn’t impact the user experience. 

 

Responsibilities:  

  • Manage VDI environments, desktop computers, devices and systems for the program, including installs, configuration for systems software deployments, upgrade and patch management.  
  • Analyze and make technical recommendations for desktop configuration selection to achieve fit for purpose for end users. 
  • Create, maintain and deploy desktop images. 
  • Monitor and maintain file server permissions by performing moves, adds, deletes and modifications of users for smooth and secure operations. 
  • Support implementation of network security and redundancy by providing cryptography to network applications; managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure file system integrity. 
  • Develop and conduct user training and instructions for program operating systems and applications. 
  • Install, configure, test and maintain desktop and laptop PCs, mobile devices and peripherals, such as printers. 
  • Troubleshoot to proactively resolve issues and their root causes and respond to technical requests for support. 
  • Assess ongoing user experience and take action to resolve issues or to make enhancements. 
  • Develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures, test cases, test results, issue resolutions, performance analysis, and user guidelines/ instructions documentation. 

 

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award** 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearances. 
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience or PhD with 0 years relevant experience). 
  • Additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree. 
  • Previous experience working as a PC Technician, VDI Administrator or other IT Support roles that provided the experience needed to be successful in the Desktop Systems Admin VDI role. 
  • Current CISSP or Security + Certification. 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances. 
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT I or DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification. 

 

Security Clearance:  

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required  To hold this clearance.  

Target Salary Range$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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