Virtual Desktop Engineer

TEKsystems

. Provide L2/L3 support for Omnissa Horizon VDI environments .

Posted 11/10/2026contractJacksonville • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70 - $74 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in VDI environments, particularly with Omnissa Horizon, VMware vSphere, and PowerShell scripting for automation. Proficient in troubleshooting, system performance monitoring, and adhering to security standards in regulated industries.

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Omnissa Horizon SupportVMware vSphere AdministrationPowerShell ScriptingVDI Lifecycle ManagementProfile Management with FSLogix

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Hard Skills

VDI SupportImage ManagementTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisSession Performance OptimizationActive DirectoryGroup Policy ManagementCloud VDIEndpoint SecurityNetwork Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCollaborationMentorship

Tools & Technologies

ControlUpStratusphereOmnissa App VolumesDynamic Environment ManagerInfrastructure-as-CodePackerThin ClientsRemote Access SolutionsEndpoint Management ToolsVDI Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware CertificationsMicrosoft Certifications

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsFinancialHealthcareGovernmentSecurity StandardsSTIGsEnterprise Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDNSPackerVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide L2/L3 support for Omnissa Horizon VDI environments
Troubleshoot virtual desktops, user profiles, session performance, and login delays
Perform root cause analysis and problem management
Administer and support Omnissa Horizon Connection Servers, UAG, and App Volumes
Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
Maintain VDI images, golden templates, and application layers
Monitor system health, capacity, and performance
Improve desktop performance, capacity, and scalability
Implement patches, upgrades, and lifecycle management
Conduct pre-production testing and validate updates
Develop PowerShell scripts to automate provisioning, image updates, and health checks
Use monitoring tools such as ControlUp and Stratusphere to ensure service reliability
Improve login times, application launch performance, and session stability
Support thin clients, BYOD devices, and laptops
Troubleshoot Blast and PCoIP display protocols
Ensure adherence to security standards such as STIGs and enterprise controls
Manage access policies, identity integration, endpoint security, patching, and vulnerability remediation
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and network teams, application owners, and business stakeholders
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years supporting VDI or virtualized environments
Hands-on experience with Omnissa (VMware) Horizon
Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter
Strong expertise in virtual desktop lifecycle, including image management and provisioning
Profile management experience with FSLogix or equivalent
Experience with Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP
Deep understanding of Group Policy (GPOs) in VDI environments
Windows desktop and server operating systems knowledge
PowerShell scripting for automation and administration
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or image automation; Packer preferred
Experience supporting thin clients such as Wyse and IGEL
Experience with remote access solutions
Knowledge of endpoint management tools
Experience with VDI monitoring and analytics tools
Ability to troubleshoot across network, storage, compute, and user sessions
Experience with Omnissa App Volumes and DEM (Dynamic Environment Manager)
Experience with cloud VDI, including Azure Virtual Desktop and Horizon Cloud
Knowledge of networking, including load balancing, SSL, VPN, and UAG
Knowledge of security tools such as CrowdStrike and Defender
VMware/Omnissa certifications are nice to have
Microsoft certifications (Azure, Windows) are nice to have
Experience in regulated environments such as financial, healthcare, or government
Must work onsite 3 days a week in Jacksonville, Florida
No C2C; W2 only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)