The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Administrator to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. You will support Barr's Information Systems group by maintaining and optimizing an infrastructure environment composed of cloud, virtual, and physical systems. You will serve as the subject matter expert for our VDI environment (currently based on VMware) and play a key role in managing virtualization technologies that support a company with over 1,000 employees operating in the U.S. and Canada.
The ideal candidate for this position is an analytical problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning. They are highly organized and enjoy using their technical expertise to provide the support needed to maximize uptime and performance. They have a high degree of self-initiative but enjoy collaborating with technical and non-technical audiences, bringing a client-service mindset.
Your impact – key responsibilities
Virtual machine and VDI administration and maintenance: help ensure optimal performance, stability, and availability across all virtual systems.
VDI subject matter expert: provide leadership in VDI strategy, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Virtual environment monitoring and optimization: manage resource allocation and performance tuning to ensure system efficiency and high availability.
Escalation-level technical support: serve as a key escalation point for the help desk on issues related to VDI infrastructure.
System and tool maintenance: manage updates and upgrades to Windows OS and monitoring applications.
Operations support: share responsibilities for system operations, including proactive monitoring and emergency response.
Documentation and training: develop and maintain internal documentation and provide technical training and support for IT staff and end users.
About the opportunity
Compensation: Anticipated range of $75,000–84,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Hybrid: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
Travel requirement: Ability to occasionally travel to other offices/sites on short notice for emergency response and to occasionally perform off-hours maintenance.
About you – required core competencies
Education: bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 3+ years of related IT infrastructure experience.
Working knowledge of corporate network environments such as VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policies.
Travel: willingness and ability to perform off-hours maintenance and occasional emergency response.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Helpful additional experience (not required)
Experience with Azure, Office 365, or AWS cloud platforms.
Background supporting medium to large-scale infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
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Benefits - what we offer
We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.
Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.
About us - why choose Barr
At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service.
As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success.
To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture
Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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What We Do
Barr provides engineering and environmental consulting services to clients across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world. We have been employee-owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Working together, our 1,000+ engineers, scientists, and technical specialists help clients develop, manage, and restore natural resources.
Barr’s project teams work with clients in industries such as power, refining, mining, and manufacturing as well as attorneys, government agencies, and natural-resource-management organizations. Our project sites range from iron-ore mines in South America to wind-power farms in South Dakota, from manufacturing facilities in California to oil-sands fields in western Canada.
Barr is an EEO employer. For more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.barr.com
