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# Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Key West, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Cyber Security, Desktop Virtualization, Monitoring of Systems, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Citrix Systems, VMware Horizon View, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4c542b254f3aad9b

## About the Role

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator to join our team in Key West, FL. This position is on-site 5 days a week., * Bachelor's degree in relevant field. A degree can be substituted for additional experience.

 + High School Diploma and 4 years of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required bachelor's degree
 + Associate's degree and 2 years of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required bachelor's degree
 + A master's degree is equivalent to an additional 2 years of experience and a PhD is equivalent to an additional 4 years of experience
 * 5+ years of direct experience supporting VDI environments
 * 10+ years of overall IT experience in system administration or related technical roles
 * Experience with VMware Horizon, Citrix, or other major VDI solutions. Strong understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and networking fundamentals, * Master's degree or PhD in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
 * FSLogix and/or HorizonView Client experience preferred
 * VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Associate (CCA-V), or related certification.
 * Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must have an active Secret clearance.
 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

 * The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
 * Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

## Description

* Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems
 * Work side-by-side with the engineer to maintain and deploy VDI thin clients
 * Work directly with SCCM/MECM to ensure patching/security compliance is handled and with the Service Desk department to troubleshoot issues with the hardware/software
 * Keeping master image and pools update and secured. Implement patches, updates, and configuration changes in coordination with cybersecurity and IT teams
 * Interface with the customer, gathering requirements and delivering solutions.
 * Troubleshoot VDI-related issues, including user access, performance, connectivity, and software compatibility
 * Monitor system performance and usage to identify bottlenecks or failure points and recommend improvements


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