Apply on Employer Site

Agile Defense · 3 months ago

Virtual Environment Lead

Oahu, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Agile Defense is a company focused on adaptive innovation to support critical missions through advanced technologies. They are seeking a Virtual Environment Lead to provide technical leadership and management for virtualized environments, ensuring secure and optimized solutions for mission-critical operations.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and management for all virtualized environments, encompassing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), server virtualization, and potentially other virtualized services as required

Ensures secure, reliable, and optimized virtualized solutions supporting mission-critical operations

Detailed management of VDI systems

Leadership and Management: Lead a team of technical specialists through all phases of the program, ensuring successful integration and execution of all program segments and services

Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with program sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with program objectives

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve program goals, including the introduction of emerging technologies and forward-looking strategies

Performance Monitoring: Establish policies and procedures for achieving the standards required for contract performance, and monitor progress to ensure conformity to prescribed standards

Resource Management: Assign, schedule, direct, and control work effort of technical and functional specialists, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budget constraints

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to program success, including technical, financial, and operational risks

Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of all deliverables, including technical documentation, reports, and correspondence

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for program growth and improvement, and implement changes to enhance program performance and customer satisfaction

Compliance: Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements, including cybersecurity standards and policies

Qualification

VDI administrationVirtualization platformsAdvanced Technical ExpertiseNetworking conceptsScriptingAutomationPerformance monitoringStrategic planningRisk managementQuality assuranceContinuous improvementLeadership

Required

Active DoD - Secret clearance level

Relevant Certifications in VDI and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility, Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization, Nutanix Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, or equivalent)

Demonstrated 'Advanced Technical Expertise' or certification in accordance with DoD 8140.03

Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in VDI administration and management, with specific expertise in virtual systems (e.g. Citrix Virtual Apps, virtual desktops, cross domain solutions / access solutions, VDI)

Expertise in at least one major VDI platform (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop)

Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g. hypervisors like VMware ESXi or Hyper-V)

Proficiency in networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS), storage solutions (SAN, NAS), and security policies relevant to VDI environments

Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for VDI management

Demonstrated ability to monitor VDI performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the environment for a smooth user experience