Systems Engineer Principal (VDI)

Job Requirements Newington, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $155,000 - $175,000 Job Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal (VDI) to support a company focused on delivering secure, scalable technology solutions for mission-critical federal programs. This position is on-site at Newington, VA . The Systems Engineer Principal (VDI) will lead the architecture, sustainment, and optimization of enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments supporting high-security operations. This role directly enables mission partners to perform their work reliably in a fast-paced and security-driven environment. Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer Principal (VDI) include: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise VDI architectures in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams Support day-to-day operations of VDI environments, ensuring system performance, scalability, and security Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues impacting VDI infrastructure and end users Perform pre-production testing and validation of VDI images to ensure stability and compatibility Implement automation, scripting, and workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency Required Qualifications for the Systems Engineer Principal (VDI) include: 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems engineering and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments Experience with Omnissa Horizon hosted on VMware vSphere, including image management, profile management, and performance optimization Experience supporting and managing thin client environments using tools such as Wyse Management Suite and Dell Wyse Management Suite Strong understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and their impact on VDI images and user experience Experience with profile management solutions, including FSLogix Familiarity with

DISA STIG

compliance requirements and security best practices Experience monitoring VDI environments using tools such as Liquidware Stratusphere Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly using PowerShell Experience with Image as Code tools such as HashiCorp Packer Familiarity with NDES, 802.1x authentication, and endpoint security tools such as CrowdStrike or Trellix Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP Experience with application packaging tools such as Liquidware FlexApp Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline Active TS/SCI clearance Security+ certification Compensation for the Systems Engineer Principal (VDI) include:

Salary Range:

$155,000 - $175,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package:

PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law #LI-ER1 #

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Keywords:

Systems Engineer Principal, VDI Engineer, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Omnissa Horizon, VMware vSphere, PowerShell, DISA

STIG, TS/SCI

Clearance, Security+, Wyse Management Suite, FSLogix, HashiCorp Packer, Liquidware Stratusphere, Thin Clients, Federal IT, Systems Engineering group id: 10430981 Apply now