Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) System Administrator

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) System Administrator

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI’s EITaaS Program is a Department of the Air Force (DAF) initiative, which includes the Air Force and Space Force. EITaaS will transform the Dept. of the Air Force IT services from an in-house, base-centric delivery model to an advanced enterprise service delivery model. CACI will provide an enhanced IT management system, IT storefront, enterprise help desk, local field services, and life cycle support for end-user devices.

CACI’s innovative approach to enterprise technology infuses contemporary technologies with industry best practices to deliver commercial-style services that will improve customer experience and productivity for the Dept. of the Air Force’s global workforce. CACI and its partners will equip Airmen and Guardians with state-of-the-art services and automated capabilities that enable access to the tools they need to perform their mission efficiently and effectively when they need it, where they need it.

CACI is seeking an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) System Administrator to operate and maintain enterprise VDI service for the Department of the Air Force in support of internal EITaaS teams and DAF MAJCOMs.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining Azure Virtual Desktop VDI capabilities, providing end users have maximum functionality while maintaining application security.

• Work with your manager to understand requirements, priorities, and objectives to ensure work supports the larger capabilities and direction of the overall solution.

• Support continuous monitoring efforts to proactively resolve environmental and user issues.

• Triage and work with team to resolve AVD user and system issues.

• Support Windows Zero Touch Implementation (ZTI) processes for AVD solutions.

• Support the management and maintenance of Azure AVD resources and OS images including deployment of monthly OS and application patches to existing AVD VMs.

• Assess the end-to-end systems performance using operational measurements or other available test beds in order that end-to-end performance objectives are met.

• Execute PowerShell and Terraform scripts and other deployment capabilities to automate Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) functionality and operations.

• Develop and maintain SOP documentation for the EITaaS VDI Azure Virtual Desktop environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active secret clearance or the ability to obtain.

• 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).

• 10+ Years of relevant experience (bachelor’s degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience).

• 5+ years’ experience working with Azure cloud services.

• Hands on experience writing scripts for automation (e.g., bash, python, PowerShell, etc.)

• Experience maintaining Azure compute and storage services. Including dedicated hosts, virtual machines, images, storage accounts, and managed disks.

• Proficiency and strong understanding with TCP/IP Networking and firewall configuration for VDI infrastructure.

• Experience troubleshooting and monitoring network, application, and infrastructure.

• Experience with securing systems by following STIGs, best practices, and government/compliance requirements (such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, FEDRAMP), and negotiating/working-with compliance personnel to arrive at sensible and effective solutions.

• Hands on experience managing AVD user profiles with FSLogix.

• Experience with managing Active Directory domain user and computer objects.

• Understanding of the following Microsoft platform services: Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS), DNS & DHCP, Remote Desktop Services.

• Knowledge of Windows Smartcard authentication in AD domain environment.

Desired:

• Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards.

• Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM).

• Experience with network traffic analysis / troubleshooting.

• Experience with best practices for the Azure cloud environments for US Government and DoD including DoD Cloud Computing SRG and Regulatory Compliance such as and NIST 800-53 Rev 5. and NIST 800-171 Rev. 3.

• One of the following certifications: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate. Azure DevOps Engineering Expert, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.