VDI & Imaging Engineer - Tampa

Job Description: · Type of Requisition: · Regular · Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: · Top Secret/SCI · Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: · Top Secret/SCI · Public Trust/Other Required: · None · Job Family: · IT Infrastructure and Operations · Skills: · Job Qualifica ...

Job description

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:
Regular


Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI


Public Trust/Other Required:
None


Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations


Skills:

Job Qualifications:
Automation, Security Practices, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)


Certifications:
None


Experience:
5 + years of related experience


US Citizenship Required:
Yes


Job Description:
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career.

Join GDIT as a VDI & Imaging Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As a VDI & Imaging Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM.

You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and sustaining Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) images that support enterprise operations, mission critical activities, and readiness events.

This role provides engineering leadership across virtualized desktop environments—encompassing image creation, application integration, operating system optimization, and secure configuration management—to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable virtual desktop services throughout all operational phases.

The engineer will architect VDI image solutions, coordinate integration and deployment activities, support formal testing and validation cycles, and ensure interoperability across joint, coalition, and mission partner environments.

Success in this position requires deep technical expertise in VDI technologies, strong collaboration and coordination skills, and the ability to operate effectively in fast paced, mission driven environments.

Duties And Responsibilities:
Image Creation & Lifecycle Management
Develop, configure, and maintain standardized "golden images" for VDI deployments, including operating systems, core applications, and security components.
Optimize images for performance, security, and compliance with organizational standards.
Manage the full lifecycle of VDI images, including versioning, testing, validation, and production rollout.
Application Packaging & Delivery
Package, virtualize, and integrate applications for delivery within the VDI environment.
Conduct compatibility and performance testing to ensure reliable application behavior across VDI platforms.
Patching & System Updates
Establish and maintain structured processes for applying security patches, OS updates, and software revisions to VDI images.
Collaborate with security and application teams to ensure timely deployment of updates.
Automation & Performance Optimization
Automate image creation, deployment, and maintenance workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell.
Monitor VDI performance and implement improvements to enhance system efficiency and user experience.
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
Serve as an escalation point for complex VDI-related issues, including performance degradation, application failures, and connectivity challenges.
Diagnose and resolve advanced technical problems related to VDI images, virtual desktops, and supporting infrastructure.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation covering VDI image configurations, processes, standards, and operational procedures.
Ensure documentation remains current to support operational continuity and knowledge transfer.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT.

The Systems Engineer Senior must have:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Certification:
Applicable DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III Certification

Experience:
5+ years of related experience

Technical skills:
Proven experience as a VDI Engineer, Systems Administrator, or in a similar technical role.
Strong hands-on experience with VDI platforms such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop.
Proficiency in scripting languages—especially PowerShell—for automation and workflow optimization.
Experience with application packaging and virtualization technologies.
Solid understanding of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, and enterprise system administration.

Preferred skills:
Certifications in relevant VDI technologies (e.g., VMware VCP DTM, Citrix CCA V, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty).
Experience working with cloud-based VDI solutions and infrastructure (Azure, AWS).
Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices related to VDI environments.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Bicep

Security clearance level:
TS/SCI clearance is required
US citizenship required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth:
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40


Travel Required:
Less than 10%


Telecommuting Options:
Onsite


Work Location:
USA FL MacDill AFB


Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards At GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT.

A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S.

government, defense and intelligence community.

Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development.

Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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