Desktop Administrator Position Available In Richland, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Desktop Administrator role involves maintaining and enhancing Windows and Linux environments, following NIST standards. Responsibilities include vulnerability management, disaster recovery testing, VMware administration, and updating procedure manuals. Qualifications include an Associate's degree in IT, 2+ years of hands-on experience, VMware certification, and proficiency in scripting languages. The position offers schedule flexibility and is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
## OverviewThe Desktop Administrator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing Windows and Linux desktop environments, ensuring their reliability and security using cutting-edge NIST standards. This role tackles challenges in vulnerability management, disaster recovery testing, and VMware administration, all while contributing to a seamless and secure user experience for our employees. This is a full-time position with schedule flexibility to allow for tasks after business hours.## ResponsibilitiesDesktop AdministrationResponsible for assuring the maintenance, configuration, testing, and security updates for Windows and Linux based desktops both physical and virtual. Will be expected to design hardened configurations based on current NIST standards and to maintain them as vulnerabilities are discovered and standards are updated.
Vulnerability ManagementMonitor for vulnerability and risks within all workstations, notebooks, and desktops and make recommendations for patching and remediation.
Disaster Recovery TestingPerform periodic tests of all critical desktop failover, backup, and recovery procedures. Document all tests, successes and failures, as well as remediation plans for any failures that occur.
Backup and RecoveryConfirm the success of nightly profile backups and snapshots necessary for maintaining the desktop environment.
VMware AdministrationResponsible for maintaining configurations and templates for the Horizon Desktop environment including the creation of new pools as required.
Procedure Manual updatesUpdate the Information Technology Procedure Manual when procedures change and create new procedures for new processes and systems.
All other duties assigned## Qualifications
- Associates degree in information technology, a similar field, or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Omnissa Horizon Desktops and vSphere
- Proven experience maintaining and configuring group policy objects for desktop delivery
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent experience
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or equivalent experience
- In-depth knowledge of Omnissa Horizon Desktop, including knowledge of vCenter Server
- Experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Omnissa Horizon View templates and Windows Desktop deployments
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and/or Bash for automation tasks.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
