Leidos
Senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer
Leidos, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724
Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer on our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, playing a vital role in a transformative digital modernization initiative that is critical to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage cutting-edge virtual desktop infrastructures within the Azure IL5 and IL6 cloud environments, ensuring seamless connectivity with DoD Fourth Estate Agency systems.
Support the development and upkeep of privileged access workstations (PAW), ensuring optimal security and performance.
Oversee VDI resource pools within Azure IL5 and IL6 environments to guarantee efficient and reliable operations.
Create and customize virtual desktop images tailored to the unique needs of each DoD agency, enhancing individual user experiences.
Proactively monitor and address any issues within the VDI infrastructure by collaborating closely with Tier 1-2 service desk teams.
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to innovate and enhance the VDI domain, focusing on improving user experience and operational efficiencies.
Uphold security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data protection.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
Eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance.
Expertise in designing, establishing, and maintaining VDI environments, such as Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon, Amazon WorkSpaces, Citrix, or similar platforms.
Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security regulations including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, promoting effective collaboration within a distributed technical team.
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
Current IAT Level II (or higher) certification such as Security+ or CISSP.
Preferred Qualifications Active DoD Secret clearance.
Experience in delivering VDI solutions for U.S. Government clients.
Relevant certifications like Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, or VMware Certified Professional - End-User Computing.
DISADES External Referral Eligible Original Posting Date:
November 21, 2024 Leidos expects this job requisition to remain open for at least 3 days, closing no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date. Pay Range:
$101,400.00 - $183,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors influencing the offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity.
Support the development and upkeep of privileged access workstations (PAW), ensuring optimal security and performance.
Oversee VDI resource pools within Azure IL5 and IL6 environments to guarantee efficient and reliable operations.
Create and customize virtual desktop images tailored to the unique needs of each DoD agency, enhancing individual user experiences.
Proactively monitor and address any issues within the VDI infrastructure by collaborating closely with Tier 1-2 service desk teams.
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to innovate and enhance the VDI domain, focusing on improving user experience and operational efficiencies.
Uphold security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data protection.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
Eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance.
Expertise in designing, establishing, and maintaining VDI environments, such as Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon, Amazon WorkSpaces, Citrix, or similar platforms.
Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security regulations including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, promoting effective collaboration within a distributed technical team.
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
Current IAT Level II (or higher) certification such as Security+ or CISSP.
Preferred Qualifications Active DoD Secret clearance.
Experience in delivering VDI solutions for U.S. Government clients.
Relevant certifications like Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, or VMware Certified Professional - End-User Computing.
DISADES External Referral Eligible Original Posting Date:
November 21, 2024 Leidos expects this job requisition to remain open for at least 3 days, closing no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date. Pay Range:
$101,400.00 - $183,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors influencing the offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity.