VDI Engineer / Computer Engineer Architect

VDI Engineer / Computer Engineer Architect

Clearwaters.IT is recruiting for a VDI Engineer/Computer Engineer Architect. In this capacity, they will (but not limited to) design, build, and maintain systems that host desktop operating systems on centralized servers or cloud data centers, rather than on local physical computers.

Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii (on-site)

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing a Virtualized Multi-Tenant Data Center and various hybrid Cloud Compu ting solutions, virtualized storage, networks, and desktops in the Pacific Theater or other theater-wide DoD deployments to include server-accelerating RAM-based VDI data storage, with server RAM as the primary storage tier, virtualized server acceleration and cross domain access solution.  
• Provide assistance in determining technical requirements to support AF/DoD mission-sets, planning and coordinating virtualization configurations with enterprise technicians to include storage, memory, compute, and network infrastructure configurations with the local base.
• Plan and coordinate servers chosen for physical to virtual at the base with base enterprise -technicians and primary staff personnel.
• Provide assistance in engineering and deploying technologies in coordination with and technically in line with the Air Force (AF) current enterprise Microsoft-centric environment and the Air Force Base Area Network Functional.
• In depth understanding of unclassified common-user internet protocol network that plays a key role in enabling the convergence of other stovepipe networks into a single, common IP environment.
• Provide engineering and deployment support aligned with AF Reference Architecture Designs, including network, mobility, and data center architectures with virtualization from data center to desktop/mobile devices. Manage virtual environments, including storage, networking, servers, applications, databases, and VDI solutions using technologies such as VMware vSphere, Citrix Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Develop test and training plans for Airmen to manage the complex backend virtual environment to include Cisco’s Unified Computing Systems (UCS), EMC VNX storage area network, VMware vCenter, and VMware Horizon View.
• Review and provide sizing, engineering, and managing strategies for storage area networks (SAN) to include EMC, with the broad understanding of other SAN leaders to include NetApp and Dell Compellent.
• Provision virtual servers to support Unified Computing (i.e. virtual call managers) and Share Point deployments to include the conversion from Physical-to-Virtual (P-to-V) on a virtualized data center platform.
• Deploy networks, servers, and storage to include configuration of said equipment to Air Force specifications in conjunction with Virtualization Lead Engineer.
• Experience should include leading a team in the seamless connection to a Virtual Desktop Environment.
• Develop test and training for Airmen to provision, Zero/Thin/Multi-level/Trusted Thin Clients to include knowledge transfer of experience in deploying this capability on existing infrastructure (category 5e cable and fiber).
• Assist with the technical development and implementation of a VDI Operational Test/Checklist and VDI System Test Plan, to include System Stability Test, Zero Client Power Test, Functionality of Email, SharePoint, Task Management Tool, and Server Power Test.
• Assist in the deployment of virtual capabilities in large areas and land masses that are disconnected and separated.
• Provide Customer support and troubleshooting for Virtual Servers and VDI client hardware and software and coordinating with Government Network Control Centers and Higher Headquarters.
• Plan and coordinate virtualization configurations with enterprise technicians and network infrastructure configurations with the local base.
• Plan and coordinate servers chosen for physical to virtual at the base with base enterprise technicians and A3/6 personnel.
• Perform management of PC over Internet Protocol (PCoIP) or similar technologies.
• Perform daily VDI Health Checks which include systematic and daily monitoring of the backend infrastructure and desktop performance. This includes demonstrated proficiency with Stratusphere or like technologies.
• Provide guidance for installation, configuration, and management of Atlantis iLio or like technologies.
• Assist with VMWare vRealize installations, configuration, and management. vRealize provides complete visibility in one place, across applications, storage and network devices, with an open and extensible platform supported by third-party management packs.
• Perform first line trouble-shooting activities (if required) for installed environments in conjunction with remote enterprise technicians and local base technicians.
• Create baseline Gold Images
• Create Network and/or Admin Gold images as necessary. 6
• Perform operational testing and develop procedures using a test / laboratory environment made up of on-hand servers, network devices and client machines as necessary.

Requirements

• U.S Citizenship
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent military training and/or directly relevant experience will be considered.
• Required Certifications - Security + or higher
• Possess experience with virtual capabilities, to include the software required to centrally manage this architecture. Software may include VMWare vSphere, Citrix Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V platforms and extends to desktop management and deployment of the VDI otherwise referred to Thin, Zero, Multi-Level, or Trusted Thin Clients
• Possess formal VMWare View Training and extensive experience:
• View delivers virtual or hosted desk-tops and applications through a single platform
• Configuring and deploying vSphere in a DoD environment.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)