Virtual Desktop Engineer II

Agile Defense

. Engineer, deploy, and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) systems within the FBI .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePocatello • Idaho • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and optimizing system performance. Proficient in scripting for automation and managing mixed Windows and Linux environments while providing high-level support and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) DesignPowerShell ScriptingVMware vSphereTop-Secret ClearanceCitrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

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Hard Skills

Desktop VirtualizationApplication VirtualizationSystem Performance MonitoringBackup and Recovery StrategiesConfiguration ManagementRequirements AnalysisOrchestration Tools ImplementationServer Virtualization TechnologiesActive Directory ManagementGPO Management

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionKnowledge TransferTraining DeliveryCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

VMwareNutanixOmnissa HorizonMECMMicrosoft SQLLoad BalancersMicrosoft Office SuiteFibre ChannelNFSApplication Virtualization

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM)Omnissa Certified Administrator (OCA-H)Omnissa Certified Engineer (OCE-H)Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V)Nutanix Platform Professional (NPP)

Industry Keywords

DISA STIG ComplianceMission-Critical IT EnvironmentsContinuous MonitoringSystem AccreditationReal-Time Performance Dashboards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CitrixLinuxNFSPythonSQLVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer, deploy, and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) systems within the FBI
Design and deploy VDI solutions, including planning, requirements analysis, implementation, training, and ongoing support
Engineer and maintain Microsoft OS baseline images for FBI endpoints in compliance with DISA STIG and FBI security standards
Support mixed Windows and Linux environments
Support server virtualization technologies such as VMware and Nutanix
Maintain system documentation, including inventory, patch levels, and configuration details
Provide final-tier support and timely problem resolution
Develop and maintain PowerShell and other automation scripts for provisioning, patching, and maintenance
Implement orchestration tools to improve deployment speed, standardization, and user experience
Monitor and optimize system and application performance and resolve bottlenecks
Ensure systems meet performance, security, availability, and user experience requirements
Maintain backup, recovery, and redundancy strategies
Assist with system accreditation and continuous monitoring
Liaise with vendors and internal IT teams for cross-team issue resolution
Provide real-time system performance dashboards and reporting
Author Tier 1 and Tier 2 support documentation and FAQs
Conduct knowledge transfer and training for government staff using industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Top-Secret Clearance with the capability of obtaining and maintaining CI-Poly to meet contract requirements
Minimum of 6 years experience with designing and implementing desktop virtualization, application virtualization, and virtual server platforms
Experience in largescale mission-critical IT environments
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with Omnissa Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware vSphere, and Nutanix
Scripting with PowerShell, Python, or similar tools for provisioning, IaC orchestration, and system efficiency
VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM), Omnissa Certified Administrator (OCA-H), Omnissa Certified Engineer (OCE-H), Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V), or Nutanix Platform Professional (NPP) certifications preferred
Active Directory and GPO Management
vSAN, Fibre Channel, and NFS
MECM, MSCSP, and Microsoft Office Suite
Load Balancers, Microsoft SQL, and Application Virtualization
Ability to occasionally lift 50+ lbs in teams
Ability to sit and stand
Work in office and datacenter environmental conditions