SAIC
VDI Engineer
SAIC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Description
SAIC is looking to grow our team of IT experts with a senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) engineer while delivering high quality IT services to our customers on NITES. We are seeking highly qualified and experienced individuals with a passion to learn and dedication to providing reliable services in support of the NORAD and NORTHCOM mission. You will need to be self-motivated, creative and be able to work autonomously and within a team in an on-site environment. Daily duties will include operating and maintaining a robust network of virtual machines and the servers that host them to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.
Qualifications:SECRET with TS/SCI eligibilityBachelors with 9 years experience, or additional experience in lieu of a degree5+ years of experience in VDI design, implementation, and administration5+ years of experience with VMware Horizon 6 and 7Troubleshoot and resolve VDI-related issues, providing technical support and guidance to end-usersExperience managing and optimizing VDI environments to ensure high availability and performanceThe ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop VDI strategies that align with business needsMonitor VDI performance metrics and implement enhancements as neededCreate and maintain documentation for VDI architecture, processes, and proceduresStay current with industry trends and best practices related to VDI technologiesStrong knowledge of virtualization technologies with VMware vSphere ESXi 6.x or higher, vSAN, and networking with hardware and distributed switchesProficiency in managing Windows servers and active directory in an enterprise environmentExperience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for VDI managementApplicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ce or equivalent)Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressureStrong communication and collaboration skillsQualifications
Preferred Qualifications:Current Top Secret/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.VMware Certified Professional or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)Prior experience with DoD environmentsITIL 4 Foundation CertificationTarget salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
SAIC is looking to grow our team of IT experts with a senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) engineer while delivering high quality IT services to our customers on NITES. We are seeking highly qualified and experienced individuals with a passion to learn and dedication to providing reliable services in support of the NORAD and NORTHCOM mission. You will need to be self-motivated, creative and be able to work autonomously and within a team in an on-site environment. Daily duties will include operating and maintaining a robust network of virtual machines and the servers that host them to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.
Qualifications:SECRET with TS/SCI eligibilityBachelors with 9 years experience, or additional experience in lieu of a degree5+ years of experience in VDI design, implementation, and administration5+ years of experience with VMware Horizon 6 and 7Troubleshoot and resolve VDI-related issues, providing technical support and guidance to end-usersExperience managing and optimizing VDI environments to ensure high availability and performanceThe ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop VDI strategies that align with business needsMonitor VDI performance metrics and implement enhancements as neededCreate and maintain documentation for VDI architecture, processes, and proceduresStay current with industry trends and best practices related to VDI technologiesStrong knowledge of virtualization technologies with VMware vSphere ESXi 6.x or higher, vSAN, and networking with hardware and distributed switchesProficiency in managing Windows servers and active directory in an enterprise environmentExperience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for VDI managementApplicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ce or equivalent)Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressureStrong communication and collaboration skillsQualifications
Preferred Qualifications:Current Top Secret/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.VMware Certified Professional or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)Prior experience with DoD environmentsITIL 4 Foundation CertificationTarget salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.