Data Virtualization Engineer - Tier 2

Description:

Powder River Industries, LLC provides technical services across the entire system development life cycle (SDLC). As a prime we are responsible for complete end to end system management for a customer’s mission system. This includes a data center, integrated logistics support, COOP, and disaster recovery. As a subcontractor we are providing services from: DevSecOps, software development, network administration, systems analysis, database administration, storage engineering, hardware engineering, Tier 1 – Tier 3 support in traditional data center environments (bare metal frames), cloud, and hybrid cloud. The cloud environments we are operating in today are AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle.

Design and Implementation:

• Designing VDI solutions based on business requirements and best practices.
• Implementing virtual desktop infrastructure including provisioning, configuration, and integration with existing systems.
• Performing upgrades and migrations of VDI environments.

Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitoring VDI performance and capacity to ensure optimal user experience.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to VDI infrastructure and desktop environments.
• Implementing optimizations to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.

Security and Compliance:

• Implementing security measures and best practices to protect VDI environments.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.

Documentation and Training:

• Documenting VDI configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Providing training and support to IT staff and end-users on VDI technologies and best practices.

Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborating with other IT teams and departments to integrate VDI solutions with existing infrastructure.
• Providing third-level support for escalated VDI issues and incidents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience (5+ years) working as a VDI Engineer or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of VDI technologies such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
• Hands-on experience with VDI deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols relevant to VDI (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, etc.) and cloud-based VDI solutions is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Associate (CCA), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for VDI administration.
• Familiarity with storage technologies and SAN/NAS solutions in a virtualized environment.

Non Negotiable Requirements:

1. Top Secret with investigation current within the last 5 years

2. On-site, no remote

Technical Environment: Microsoft, Linux, Splunk, Ansible, Tenable, GEMS

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