VDI Administrator Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local
Are you interested in continuing your career in Europe in a mission focused environment? CACI has established and upcoming positions throughout the European theater supporting multiple customers for the Department of Defense. We are looking for experienced, innovative and motivated IT Specialists to support enablement of EUCOM mission objectives.
What You’ll Get to Do:
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing, maintaining, upgrading, patching, and securing Microsoft Windows desktop environments in multiple Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments. Our environment is provided by Citrix, so expertise operating and maintaining
Citrix infrastructure (PVS, DDC, StoreFront servers, etc.) is mandatory. Strong experience maintaining Microsoft Windows systems within DoD environments is also a firm requirement. Experience managing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment and/or preparing master Operating System images for deployment is expected. Candidate must possess developed communication skills in order to effectively work with colleagues to drive innovation and communicate capabilities to fellow team members, colleagues, management, and customer leadership.
More About the Role:
Secondary responsibilities will include developing, maintaining, and updating Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments as required. Experience with VDI deployments, specifically Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, is desirable. Candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing technical standards (SOP, TTP, implementation instructions, other required documentation) and monitoring processes for information systems. Candidate will collaborate and liaise with other teams within the organization as well as VDI team members to identify, track, and report on opportunities for system optimization, methods to drive efficiency, identify and reduce error rates, and empirically document customer experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a strong background in managing Citrix solutions
- Follow technical guidance from fellow team members, leadership, and customers about maintaining, operating, and evolving Citrix environments and be able to independently action that guidance
- Maintain high service availability by liaising with many stakeholders to identify risk and threats to the delivery of VDI services
- Rapidly identify and correct faults impacting service delivery
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS +7 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 11 years of recent specialized experience
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- A certification IAW DoD 8570.1 Technical Level II
- US Citizenship and Active Top Secret Clearance
- Motivated, self-starting individual
- Strong background / experience with Microsoft Windows desktop Operating Systems
- Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
- Knowledge of DoD IA/Cybersecurity and IT regulations and guidance
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Demonstrated background troubleshooting complex IT issues
- Citrix Certified Associate certification (CCA-V)
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
- Experience in the evaluation and integration of new technologies into existing environments
- Demonstrated background troubleshooting complex IT issues
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.