VMware Horizon Engineer - Mid

16 Nov 2024

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Global Asset Technologies (GAT), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified VMware Horizon Engineer for Ft. Meade, Maryland. The VMWare Horizon Engineer - Mid supports a large federal agency’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment and will be responsible for the upkeep of the security posture of the environment. The VMware Horizon engineer will work on a Tier III Server team required to package software, assist with the implementation of VMware Horizon View, with Gold Image, App Stack creation as well as User Environment Manager (UEM) configuration and tuning.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

  • VDI Golden Image best practices
  • Creation of golden images w/ automation of image creation a plus
  • Image optimization concepts and best practices
  • Application Virtualization concepts and best practices
    • App Volumes knowledge
      • App Stack capture best practices
      • Writable Volumes pros and cons/best use cases
  • ThinApp knowledge/provisioning experience a plus
  • VMWare User Environment Manager (UEM) experience
    • Application profiling
    • Personalization options
    • Horizon Smart Policies
    • Shortcuts creation and targeting
    • ADMX integration
    • Application Elevation/Blocking conceptual knowledge (experience a plus)
  • Experience with error logging/debugging and PowerShell scripting
  • Responsible for Software Packaging and Patching
  • Provide support to team members with the tools, knowledge, and support documentation required to support enterprise architecture
  • Have flexible working hours to be available to support team when needed
  • Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required (Minimum) Qualifications
  • Clearance/Citizenship:
  • Secret
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Network or other Certifications needed or specialty experience: 3 yrs ServiceNow
  • Security+ CE (or appropriate DoDM 8570 Baseline Certification)
  • IAT Level II certification is required before start
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Experience in IT Infrastructure and Virtualization including:
  • VMware vSphere 6.5
  • VMware Horizon View 7.x
  • Storage Solutions
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to organize and facilitate planning and demonstrations
  • Ability to track, manage, and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Technical Knowledge
  • Solid experience with app deployment and configuration management using SCCM
  • Participates in the design of these systems in conjunction with IT team
  • Support the Business Technology Infrastructure team to apply VDI systems technology solutions in support of identified business problems
  • Responsible for analysis, administration, and support of VMWare Horizon View VDI, thin clients, and other VDI-related technology
  • Provisions servers including: adding, allocating and managing vDisks for end-user devices
  • Participates in evaluation, selection, implementation and on-going support of software, hardware and tools used by the Enterprise Infrastructure platform
  • Responds to End User requests for technical support and assistance within established procedures
  • Provides operational support for Active Directory, Windows Server, and other Microsoft Application Servers
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems and responds to escalated requests for technical assistance
  • Assists in ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.
Travel Requirements: This position will involve minimal travelLocation:Fort Meade, MD PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
  • This position is subject to federal or company requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination or regular testing. Details to be provided by the hiring manager. Employees are expected to comply with all current and future federal and company requirements.
DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS
  • This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENTWork Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • No supervisory responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORSAs a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

  • ID: #22851452
  • State: Maryland Fortmeade 20755 Fortmeade USA
  • City: Fortmeade
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-16
  • Deadline: 2022-01-03
  • Category: Architect/engineer/CAD