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# VDI / Windows Desktop Engineer

- **Company:** Sriven Systems Inc.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Packaging, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, User Environment Management, VMware Horizon View, Windows Desktop, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Server
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b80c03a3-e281-4031-9737-850c1df58f10

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Windows 10/11 Desktop Engineering
 * Enterprise VDI engineering and administration experience
 * Experience with Omnissa/VMware Horizon, Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop, or similar VDI platforms
 * Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
 * Experience creating, configuring, and optimizing Windows desktop images
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across desktop, application, profile, and authentication layers
 * Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience
 * Understanding of VDI-related networking concepts including DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and remote access

## Description

* Engineer, configure, and support enterprise VDI environments using Omnissa Horizon
 * Support migration of workloads from existing VDI platforms to Horizon
 * Build and maintain Windows 10/11 virtual desktop images
 * Configure Horizon components including Connection Servers, Horizon Agents, and Desktop Pools
 * Optimize desktop images, profiles, policies, and application configurations
 * Troubleshoot complex VDI issues involving Windows, applications, profiles, authentication, and infrastructure
 * Support Active Directory and Group Policy within the VDI environment
 * Work with infrastructure, network, security, and application teams to resolve technical issues
 * Support application packaging and deployment within virtual desktop environments
 * Develop automation and operational scripts using PowerShell
 * Monitor and optimize VDI performance, capacity, stability, and end-user experience
 * Create technical documentation, procedures, and implementation plans


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