Senior Virtualization Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance

PGTEK

. Administer and maintain the Omnissa Horizon and Workspace ONE environment, including Connection Servers, Unified Access Gateway, and supporting infrastructure components.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeWarner Robins • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering VMware Horizon environments, including design, deployment, and management of virtual desktop pools. Proficient in security controls, access management, and troubleshooting complex virtualization issues while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

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VMware Horizon AdministrationVMware vSphereActive Directory ManagementCompTIA Security+ CertificationTroubleshooting Virtualization Issues

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Hard Skills

VMware Horizon 7.xVMware Horizon 8.xPCoIP ProtocolBlast Extreme ProtocolInstant Clones ManagementVirtual Desktop Pools ManagementSecurity Controls ImplementationAccess ManagementAutomation with PowerCLIScripting with Ansible

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Omnissa HorizonWorkspace ONEUnified Access GatewayConnection ServersDNS ManagementFirewall RulesLoad Balancing

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Security ClearanceCompTIA Security+ CertificationVMware Certified Professional – Data Center VirtualizationVMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization

Industry Keywords

Virtual Desktop InfrastructureEnterprise Infrastructure Best PracticesSecurity AuditsChange Management ProceduresDisaster Recovery Plans

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDNSTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and maintain the Omnissa Horizon and Workspace ONE environment, including Connection Servers, Unified Access Gateway, and supporting infrastructure components.
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain persistent and non-persistent Horizon desktop pools.
Manage Horizon licensing and ensure compliance with applicable licensing requirements.
Maintain the reliability, availability, and performance of the virtual desktop environment.
Perform routine health checks and monitor Horizon infrastructure components.
Execute software patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities while minimizing service disruptions.
Troubleshoot and resolve login issues, session failures, connectivity problems, and other virtual desktop incidents.
Monitor performance metrics and optimize resource allocation to maintain a reliable end-user experience.
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex Horizon-related incidents.
Implement and maintain security policies and controls within the Horizon environment.
Manage access controls and authentication integrations, including Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO), and multifactor authentication (MFA).
Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and applicable requirements.
Conduct regular security audits and implement remediation measures as needed.
Maintain accurate architecture documentation, technical procedures, and operational runbooks.
Document change management procedures, maintenance activities, and disaster recovery plans.
Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to support teams.
Communicate technical issues, risks, and resolutions effectively to stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience administering and managing VMware Horizon environments in production.
Deep technical knowledge of VMware Horizon 7.x and/or 8.x.
Experience with Horizon display protocols, including PCoIP and Blast Extreme.
Hands-on experience deploying and managing Instant Clones and virtual desktop pools.
Strong understanding of VMware vSphere, Active Directory, DNS, and storage fundamentals.
Experience troubleshooting complex virtualization, authentication, desktop session, and connectivity issues.
Knowledge of security controls, access management, and enterprise infrastructure best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
Preferred: VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCAP-DCA).
Preferred: Experience with Omnissa Horizon Cloud Service or hybrid Horizon deployments.
Preferred: Knowledge of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager.
Preferred: Familiarity with automation and scripting tools, including PowerCLI and Ansible.
Preferred: Understanding of network requirements supporting Horizon environments, including firewall rules, load balancing, and GFE.
Preferred: Previous experience serving as a subject matter expert (SME), technical lead, or senior virtualization administrator.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Vision plan
Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
Life Insurance premiums covered
Short and Long-Term disability insurance premiums covered
Critical Illness insurance premiums covered
Matching 401(k) plan
Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program at no cost to all employees
Generous PTO and Holidays
Education Assistance Program available after 12 months of employment
Resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications