Lead VMWare Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) SME with Security Clearance

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Job description

Company Overview At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. Summary Validatek is seeking a talented VMWare Virtualization Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) SME to support an enterprising program with our DISA customer. Responsibilities Provide technical expertise in supporting the VMWare Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in National Capital Region. Provide technical expertise in supporting the VMWare Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Hampton Roads (Norfolk/Suffolk). Maintain desktop image repositories and perform recomposes.
Provide all necessary network connectivity, CSR space, physical and network security services, DNS, backup and restoral services, and physical/virtual machine management services for the virtual desktop solution.
Maintain server equipment operation and connectivity, backup and restoration, and physical and virtual machine technical support services (in coordination with JSP divisions and branches including Cyber Security, Engineering, and Enterprise Services.
Perform management and maintenance of VMWare software (i.e., vCenter, View, etc.).
Maintain management and maintenance of Nutanix servers, or Support Products List (SPL) approved hardware, cluster and network devices (in conjunction with the storage or networks team).
Maintain management and maintenance of DaaS servers to include patching and monitoring.
Provide database support and maintenance, server floor hardware maintenance, DaaS support and maintenance (VDI) and creation of configuration documentation and SOPs. Qualifications Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering, computer information systems, telecommunications, or management information systems, and 5+ years of VDI experience. Information Assurance (IA) Certification: DoDI 8570 IAT II certification. (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
Computing Environment (CE) Certification: Recent and relevant technical certification.
Experience in managing VMWare View Horizon in a JSP server and client systems, to include knowledge in future versions Experience with Hewlett Packard Enterprise server hardware visualization.
Experience with Windows environment on Server 2012, and Windows 7 and/or 10 operating systems environments similar in size and scope of this order. Experience with applications/systems in clustered environments. Experience with MS AppV, ThinApp, Citrix, and other application virtualization technologies. Experience with MS System Center Configuration Manager for deployment of applications. Experience with securing Operating Systems to comply with DISA STIGs; network experience configuring and maintaining desktop firewalls. Possess certifications for VMWare VDI. EEO Statement ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

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