Senior VDI Administrator (557)

Senior VDI AdministratorLocation: Herndon, VA (Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days Onsite Weekly)RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen and hold only U.S. citizenshipMust currently reside in Virginia within 30 miles of Herndon, VAOnsite attendance required at least 3x per week (subject to change based on business needs)Travel expenses will not be reimbursedPotential for full-time conversionOverviewWe are seeking a Senior VDI Administrator to support a large enterprise software client. This is a hands-on systems/cloud administration role responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the Server and Application Services (SAS) environment.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with VDI technologies, enterprise Windows administration, cloud infrastructure, and secure enterprise environments. This role will work closely with Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, and Cyber Security teams to ensure system availability, performance, and compliance with security standards.Required Skills5+ years of experience in Systems Administration or Cloud AdministrationExpert-level experience with Citrix and/or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)Strong Windows administration skills including: Active DirectoryDNSGroup PolicyVulnerability ManagementAbility to work onsite in Herndon, VAPreferred SkillsMicrosoft certifications such as MCSE, AZ-900, AZ-104, or Azure Solutions ArchitectExperience with SIEM tools, backup solutions, and infrastructure monitoringKnowledge of NIST 800-53 or enterprise security best practicesExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation pipelines, and configuration managementResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, maintain, and support enterprise server/application infrastructurePerform installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, and upgrades across the SAS environmentLead vulnerability management, troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysisDevelop and maintain operational processes, documentation, system diagrams, and standardsSupport capacity planning, change management, SLA processes, and 24/7 operational readinessCoordinate with vendors and internal teams on infrastructure improvements and support activitiesServe as a technical SME for Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Infrastructure teams