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Piper Companies

VDI Administrator

Piper Companies, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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Zachary Piper Solutions

is seeking a

VDI Admin

to join a mission-critical DOD team through

fully onsite

presence in

Alexandria, VA

. The

VDI Admin

will engineer, secure, and maintain high-performance virtual desktop environments across classified networks up to IL6.

Responsibilities of the

VDI Admin

include: Engineer and maintain VMware Horizon VDI environments: Build, configure, and manage virtual desktops using tools like Instant Clones, App Volumes, and vSphere/ESXi Ensure cybersecurity compliance and system hardening: Apply DISA STIGs, support RMF/ATO processes, and use tools like eMASS, SCAP, ACAS, and HBSS to maintain secure, audit-ready systems Manage gold images and application layers: Create and maintain standardized desktop images and deliver applications efficiently using App Volumes and automation tools Troubleshoot and resolve VDI-related issues: Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and network teams to resolve access issues, remediate findings, and ensure system availability Support classified environments (up to IL6): Operate within secure DoD networks, ensuring compliance and availability across multiple classification levels Perform system updates and off-hours maintenance: Apply patches, perform upgrades, and support operational continuity, occasionally during non-business hours or with limited travel (~10%) Qualifications of the VDI Admin include:

5+ years in systems engineering, virtualization, or VDI administration Active TS/SCI clearance Hands-on experience with VMware Horizon, vSphere/ESXi, Windows Server, and Active Directory Familiarity with DISA STIGs, RMF, eMASS, ACAS, HBSS, and SIEM tools Proficiency in PowerShell or PowerCLI for automation and system management Experience supporting classified networks up to IL6, with flexibility for off-hours maintenance and occasional travel (~10%) Compensation for the VDI Admin includes:

Salary Range: $145,000-155,000 depending on experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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