VDI EUC Engineer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Newington, VA, USA
In-Office
149K-201K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Engineer, deploy, maintain, and optimize enterprise VDI/EUC environments. Manage golden image lifecycle with HashiCorp Packer, implement STIGs and security baselines, perform capacity planning and performance tuning, troubleshoot complex VDI and networking issues, and automate image and environment processes. Partner with cybersecurity for compliance and vulnerability remediation, maintain documentation, and support monitoring and operational activities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Design, Troubleshooting, VMware

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a VDI/EUC Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated VDI/ End User Computing (EUC) Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure team. This role will be responsible for the engineering, deployment, maintenance, optimization, security, and troubleshooting of enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in desktop virtualization, Windows Systems administration, image management, endpoint security, automation, and enterprise infrastructure services.

This position requires an individual who is passionate about technology, continuously explores new solutions, and proactively drives improvements across the EUC ecosystem. The engineer will play a key role in maintaining secure, compliant, and highly available virtual desktop environments while supporting modernization and automation initiatives.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
 

VDI Engineering & Administration

  • Design, deploy, upgrade, and maintain enterprise VDI environments.

  • Manage and support virtual desktop infrastructure platforms and related technologies.

  • Troubleshoot complex performance, connectivity, authentication, and user experience issues.

  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and environment optimization.

  • Support VDI infrastructure lifecycle management, including upgrades, migrations, and patching activities.

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

Golden Image Management

  • Build, maintain, and optimize Windows golden images for VDI environments.

  • Utilize HashiCorp Packer to automate image creation, maintenance, testing, and deployment processes.

  • Implement image versioning, standardization, and lifecycle management practices.

  • Validate application compatibility and operating system configurations before production releases.

  • Automate image deployment and maintenance processes where possible.

Security, Compliance & Hardening

  • Implement and maintain STIGs and security baselines.

  • Perform operating system hardening and vulnerability remediation activities.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Partner with cybersecurity teams to address findings from vulnerability scans and audits.

  • Support patch management and endpoint security initiatives.

Monitoring & Operations

  • Utilize monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.

  • Analyze performance metrics, logs, alerts

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • VMware Horizon

    • Wyse Management Suite

    • Liquidware

  • Strong knowledge of Windows Desktop operating systems and desktop lifecycle management

  • Experience with profile management technologies and application virtualization

  • Knowledge of network concepts including DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP, and Load Balancing

  • Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Knowledge of EUC security best practices and Zero Trust Architecture.

  • Experience with automation and DevOps practices.

● Required Technical Skills: Security+, AD, Endpoint Management, Performance Tuning, Capacity planning, Automation& Security,
● Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
● Required Skills and Abilities: Communication, troubleshooting
● Preferred Skills: VCP
● Location: On Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Newington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 



Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Skills Required

  • Top Secret/SCI clearance (must currently possess and able to obtain)
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • 8+ years related experience
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
  • Hands-on experience with VMware Horizon
  • Hands-on experience with Wyse Management Suite
  • Hands-on experience with Liquidware
  • Experience using HashiCorp Packer for image automation
  • Windows desktop operating system administration and golden image management
  • Active Directory (AD) administration
  • Networking knowledge: DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP, Load Balancing
  • Implementing and maintaining STIGs and security baselines
  • Endpoint management and endpoint security experience
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting tools experience
  • Profile management and application virtualization experience
  • Experience with automation and DevOps practices
  • Performance tuning and capacity planning for VDI environments
  • Security+ (listed as required technical skill)
  • Strong communication and troubleshooting skills
  • Work onsite at customer site (Newington, VA)
  • VCP certification

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  • Affordable Benefits Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
21,625 Employees

What We Do

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

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