Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

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Position Title Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer
Position Type Full Time
Position Location Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany
Tracking Code 00792
Daily Responsibilities

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer supporting US AFRICOM located in Stuttgart, Germany. Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership in the development, integration, and testing of the Command's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, supporting multiple geographic locations, network enclaves, and virtual desktop pools. Infrastructure consists of Citrix Provisioning Services, VMWare vCenter, and Dell Wyse Endpoints
  • Provide Tier-III assistance to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, repair and optimize services to include hardware, software, and network components necessary to deliver the latest secured desktop environment
  • Ensure continued service on devices configured in accordance with DoD security policies.
  • Design, upgrade, test, and modify the VDI environment based on capacity and utilization requirements
  • Troubleshoot and correct detected or reported system and network faults or outages
  • Ensure that trouble ticket items are investigated and resolved and that necessary equipment repairs are performed and documented
  • Work with vendors, clients, carriers and technical staff and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, have strong leadership skills, and present products and ideas in a business-like manner.
  • Work in a dynamic fast paced environment that require team interaction and coordination of efforts.
  • Perform administrative and engineering functions found in the service design domain and provide escalated support for problem management.
  • Support new project efforts to test, transition, implement, document, and train when transitioned to IT Operations Management.
Required: Years of Experience (min)
  • BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS +7 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 11 years of recent specialized experience
  • Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization and/or Networking
  • VMWare VCP
  • CompTIA Security + (IAT Level II or greater)
  • Experienced interfacing with both client managers and system users
  • TESA eligibility
Required Degree
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience
Desired: Experience
  • ITIL v3 - Foundation
  • MCP/MCSA/MCSE Certification
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs
  • Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards
  • Experience working with basic networking to include foundations of Cisco Routers and Switches
  • Experience with DoD IT security requirements
Required: Clearance
  • Adjudicated Secret clearance

About Systems Plus


Systems Plus is headquartered in Rockville, MD with over 2 decades of experience providing Global Enterprise Management, Technology, Engineering and Professional services and solutions across Defense and Federal Civilian government sectors.


From Discovery to Delivery, Systems Plus brings a greater measure of confidence, commitment and value to our clients. With various Defense and Federal contracts across the United States, Europe and Pacific/Asia, we are driving innovation and excellence within the Special Operations Forces Components and Commands, Defense Health Agency, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, National Institute of Standards and Technology, House of Representatives and more.


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Interested individuals should email their resume with salary expectations and with a cover letter to careers@sysplus.com .