VDI Engineer

Job Posted 11/17/2024

HX5

Colorado Springs, CO

United States

Category Information Technology

Job Description

VDI Engineer
Engineer, Step 3
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a The VDI Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, deploy and support MDA's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) infrastructure.
Design and document installation and configuration solutions.
Manage the Citrix VDI, VMware VDI, and Cloud VDI environments.
Deploy multi-server solutions to MDA's Cloud environments.
View and respond (as appropriate) to events reflected in the various administration and monitoring devices.
Attend various meetings (crew/team, staff, change, configuration, etc.).
Perform administration of VDI environments to include troubleshooting, break/fix activities, the patching and remediation of servers, and system audit log reviews as necessary.
Coordinate efforts with other work centers and personnel to resolve Remedy incidents related to systems/supporting infrastructure, troubleshooting any system errors or user issues, tracking resource utilization and performance of systems, and performing modifications and upgrades as needed.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $69,500 - $94,500.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 3 years of general experience;
- Associate's degree and 1 years of general experience;
- Bachelor's degree and 0 years of general experience.
Must have 3 years of experience as a systems administrator/engineer in a medium to large Enterprise environment
supporting a variety of operating systems
Must have experience with Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) products
Must have experience documenting designs and performing installations of enterprise level infrastructure
Must have experience with implementing Cyber-Security best practices
Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security CE Certification or higher
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance

Other Position Requirements:

Have Current Citrix, VMware, or Azure certifications
Have experience with Citrix and VMware VDI products
Have experience with VMware or RHEL virtualization products
Have experience with Cloud Environments (Azure and/or AWS)
Have experience using Remedy software
Have experience supporting a DoD customer
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Must be able to travel, including air travel.
Must have a valid Drivers License.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Identity Protection
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
Group Legal Coverage Options
Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ