Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The VDI Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) deployments. The VDI Engineer is responsible for end-to-end configuration and support of VDI platforms, publishing applications and virtual infrastructure, and maintaining associated documentation. The VDI Engineer will work closely with application owners and support staff to deliver high availability of business-critical applications.  

Principal Accountabilities:

• Building, configuring, and supporting VDI technologies
• Performance and availability monitoring of VDI technologies
• Providing remote customer support for end user issues related to VDI
• Maintaining secure configurations and RBAC (Role Based Access Control) to VDI
• Work closely with Service Desk and Device Management groups to keep VDI related software update to date on end-user machines
• Work closely with Application Owners to manage the lifecycle of applications existing in VDI
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and strategic recommendations to other IT groups
• Develop, implement, and promote standard operating procedures and schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft and VMWare operating systems, Linux knowledge a plus
• Knowledge of VDI platforms, such as VMWare Horizon, Citrix, and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Knowledge of application delivery methodologies
• Knowledge of how to integrate Single-Sign-On, RBAC, and least privilege methodologies into a VDI deployment
• Customer service-oriented mindset, with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in completing daily assignments and project activities with great attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, good judgment, and an ability to act decisively.
• Ability to work without direct supervision to independently stay on task.
• Ability to suggest system improvements and optimizations
• Knowledge of Ansible is a plus

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Information Systems, or related field. Two years of experience can be substituted for each year of college.
• Typically, five (5) years of relevant technical experience supporting VDI technologies

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Extended hours of computer use
• Occasional after hours support
• Ability to travel

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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