Senior VDI Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$235,100 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 426 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 344 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior VDI Administrator

The Senior VDI Administrator supports a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD, providing operations and maintenance for virtual desktop environments across multiple enclaves. Working within a team, the administrator performs remote administration of offsite data center servers, providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to ensure mission needs are met. Key responsibilities include monitoring infrastructure for storage, network, and database health, performing major system upgrades, and conducting network latency analysis. The role requires extensive knowledge of Citrix technologies, including XenDesktop, XenApp, NetScaler, and StoreFront, as well as Microsoft M365 Azure Virtual Desktop. Candidates must utilize scripting, automation, and IT Service Management software like ServiceNow to manage incident tickets, perform root cause analysis, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel.

What you'll do

  • Perform remote administration of servers located in offsite data centers.
  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support for Citrix and Microsoft M365 Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
  • Monitor infrastructure health including storage capacity, network connectivity, and database status to identify anomalies.
  • Implement version, architectural, and major system upgrades to maintain environment security and operability.
  • Conduct network latency analysis and perform periodic backup and restoration of servers.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to collect data and develop solutions for incident tickets and requirements.
  • Generate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel.
  • Provide mentorship and training for junior team members.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years, Associate's with 10 years, or High School Diploma with 12 years.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must possess a TS/SCI with Poly or a TS/SCI with willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
  • Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher).
  • Must have extensive knowledge of Citrix technologies including XenDesktop, XenApp, NetScaler, and StoreFront.
  • Must have experience managing Microsoft M365 Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD).
  • Must have experience working as a Tier 2 and Tier 3 system administrator using IT Service Management software like ServiceNow.
  • Must have experience with scripting, automation, and conducting incident and trend analysis via log review.

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