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# VDI Engineer

- **Company:** ASGN Incorporated
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Packaging, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), HP Thin Clients, Windows PowerShell, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Hashicorp Packer
- **Published:** July 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9012880/vdi-engineer

## About the Role

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.

Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain DOD Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

Certification(s): Security+ required

Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

 * Design and define system VDI architecture in collaboration with the team.
 * Manage thin clients using an element manager such as Wyse Management.
 * Perform pre-production testing to validate the stability, compatibility, and functionality of VDI image updates.
 * Utilize scripting languages, especially PowerShell, for automation and workflow optimization.
 * Support a fast-paced environment with high expectations and directly impact mission outcomes.

Technical Skills:

 * Security+ certification.
 * Experience with Omnissa Horizon hosted on vSphere.
 * Understanding of the impact of GPOs on a VDI image.
 * Experience with profile management solutions.
 * Familiarity with DISA STIGs.
 * Experience with VDI monitoring solutions (e.g., Liquidware Stratusphere).
 * Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly PowerShell.
 * Familiarity with Image as Code solutions (e.g., HashiCorp Packer).
Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with FSLogix.
 * Experience with Dell Wyse Management Suite.
 * Familiarity with NDES and 802.1x.
 * Familiarity with endpoint security solutions such as CrowdStrike and Trellix.
 * Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
 * Familiarity with application packaging tools like Liquidware FlexApp.

## Description

This position is for a VDI Engineer to support a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions. The selected candidate will work collaboratively within a team to define system VDI architecture and resolve challenges to achieve mission outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This role is fully onsite during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*


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