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Principal VDI Systems Administrator - Halifax, Canada - Jobs in Halifax, NS

Job LocationHalifax, NS
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Title: Principal VDI Systems AdministratorQualifications:

  • Masters degree with 3 years of IT experience is required: OR a Bachelors degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associate degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR High School Diploma or GED with 9 years of IT experience
  • Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification (examples include: Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, GICSP, CND, SSCP); OR must have the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of start date
  • Experience managing and maintaining VMware Horizon View
  • An in-depth knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies
  • Experience in Core VMware technology including VMware vSphere, vCenter, Application Virtualization, and Horizon View
  • Experience with and knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop Environments (Windows 10, Windows Server 2012R2, 2016 and 2019)
  • Must understand the desktop image build process and recompose efforts
  • Experience with VDI profile management solutions, specifically Profile Unity
  • Experience with hyper-converged virtualizations platforms, specifically Nutanix
  • Experience with Application Virtualization in a VDI environment
  • Experience managing printers in a VMware VDI environment
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance in order to be considered
Responsibilities:
  • And we are seeking a virtualization professional to be responsible for performing operations and maintenance tasks within the enterprise environment
  • Operate and maintain the Nutanix hosts and VMware software to provide the internal programs and our suppliers with virtualized desktop services
  • Troubleshoot and resolve major and minor issues with the virtualized infrastructure including opening and managing support tickets with vendors (Nutanix, EMC, VMware) as needed
  • Perform as the technical lead on a Desktop virtualization team that operates a multi-tenant VDI environment on classified networks
  • Act as the senior escalation point on the team
  • Mentor and train junior/mid-level team members on troubleshooting, maintenance, and administration of the Enterprise VDI environment
  • Utilize available tools to determine performance baselines, identify deviations from the baseline, and make recommendations to improve performance
  • Develop and document SOPs and KB articles for the operations team and help desk
  • Continuously evaluate the system for improvement opportunities and make recommendation for enhancement
  • Have an in-depth understanding of how the VDI system interacts with and is dependent on other core IT infrastructure and systems
  • Maintain the security compliance and configuration management of the VDI system
  • Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format
  • Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management
  • Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis
  • Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact
  • Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components
  • Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
  • Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases
  • Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
  • Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security
  • Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts
  • Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions
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