Desktop Systems Administrator - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

  • Washington, DC
  • Posted 36 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 104,000.00 - 166,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Virtual Desktop
Patch Management
Network Security
Cryptography
Network
Management
Backup
Disaster Recovery
File Systems
End-user Training
Operating Systems
Laptop
Mobile Devices
Printers
ROOT
User Experience
Test Cases
Performance Analysis
Documentation
NCR
SAP BASIS
PASS
Technical Support
VDI
CISSP
Security+
DoD
Continuous Integration
Security Clearance
Nexus
Adobe AIR
SAFE
Law

Job Details

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Manage VDI environments, desktop computers, devices and systems for the program, including installs, configuration for systems software deployments, upgrade and patch management.
  • Analyze and make technical recommendations for desktop configuration selection to achieve fit for purpose for end users.
  • Create, maintain and deploy desktop images.
  • Monitor and maintain file server permissions by performing moves, adds, deletes and modifications of users for smooth and secure operations.
  • Support implementation of network security and redundancy by providing cryptography to network applications; managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure file system integrity.
  • Develop and conduct user training and instructions for program operating systems and applications.
  • Install, configure, test and maintain desktop and laptop PCs, mobile devices and peripherals, such as printers.
  • Troubleshoot to proactively resolve issues and their root causes and respond to technical requests for support.
  • Assess ongoing user experience and take action to resolve issues or to make enhancements.
  • Develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures, test cases, test results, issue resolutions, performance analysis, and user guidelines/ instructions documentation.
  • 10% Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a counter-intelligence scope (CI) Poly clearances.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or PhD with 3 years relevant experience).
  • Previous experience working as a PC Technician, VDI Administrator or other IT Support roles that provided the experience needed to be successful in the Desktop Systems Admin VDI role.
  • Current CISSP or Security + Certification.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearances.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT I or DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification.

Security Clearance:

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a CI Poly, ship is required to hold this clearance.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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