VDI Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is an advanced information technology engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC is searching for a mid-level Windows System Administrator with experience in installation and configuration of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (e.g. Citrix) to support United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) systems. These systems will consist of an on-premises Nutanix Hyper-Converged Private Cloud utilizing VMware ESXi Hypervisor and associated products, with future migration to Nutanix's native Hypervisor. The Private Cloud hosts classified USSPACECOM Mission Systems and Web Services including several Program of Record (PoR) Systems and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure including Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers. Work will be conducted at the government's facilities in Colorado Springs, CO.

Operates, manages, and maintains On-Prem VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for the customer to include troubleshooting, break fix activities, the patching and remediation of servers, and system audit log reviews as necessary

Performs actions as a Windows System Administrator on Servers and Client images

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management

Works across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systemic problems

Designs and documents installation and configuration solutions

Creates templates and machine images based on user requirements

Performs maintenance and patching of the environment

Level 2/3 support for our internal staff

Works remotely using USNORTHCOM Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to support COVID-19 safety protocols, On-Call (after hours) and Contingency Operations

Requirements

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: 3 years minimum experience with Windows Server Management

3 years minimum experience with VMWare ESXI, vCenter, Horizon and Cloud Pod Architecture

Experience IAVM DoD security implementation including STIG and security tools

2-year Degree (e.g. AAS in related IT fields) and Active DoD 8570 Level II Certification (e.g. Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

3-5 years of VDI build and administration experience preferably in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) environment

3-5 years of build, configuration, and administration of VMware Horizon View and/or Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI) within a Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) environment

DESIRED SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred; will consider additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree

3-5 years of VDI build and administration experience preferably in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) environment

Experience in ForcePoint High Speed Guard, Radiant Mercury, and/or other Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Technologies

6 years of experience as a systems administrator/engineer in a medium to large Enterprise environment supporting a variety of operating systems

VMware 7.0 installation, configuration, security hardening and administration as well as Horizon View 8

Citrix DaaS and VDI Installation, Configuration, security hardening and administration

Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019, Windows 11 installation, configuration and security hardening experience

Experience hardening Windows 11, to include replicating the Standard Host Baseline (SHB) Process

Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy installation, configuration and administration

Domain Name System (DNS) and BIND installation and configuration experience including DNSSEC

Ability to run, build and execute PowerShell scripts for diagnostics, repairs or automation

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Transport Layer Security (TLS) and other cipher suites and how to enforce them for workstations and servers

Exceptional organizational, verbal and written skills

Experience with Nutanix HyperVisor (AHV) and Enterprise Cloud Administration

Must have experience with implementing Cyber-Security best practices

Experience administering and implementing VDI Architecture in conjunction with Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client (TTC)

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

ABOUT US

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Additional Pay Information (If Applicable)

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $97,150.00 - $161,900.00. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.