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# Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Administrator

- **Company:** Arrona Tech LLC
- **Location:** Key West, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Hypervisor, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Office Suite, Remote Desktop Services, Service Pack, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware Horizon View, VMware VSphere, SC Clearance, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Xendesktop, Vmware
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1f57c016eb340999

## About the Role

* Must hold an active Secret clearance.
 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
 * Five or more years of hands-on experience in a VDI administration role.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
 * Proficiency with VDI technologies such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
 * Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and hypervisor technologies such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
 * Expert-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex VDI issues effectively.
 * Familiarity with networking, storage, and security principles relevant to VDI environments.

Desired Qualifications:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * Professional certification such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V), or an equivalent credential.

Physical Requirements:

 * Ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the time.
 * Ability to occasionally move within the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, and other work areas.
 * Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
 * Ability to position oneself to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in a server closet.
 * Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including presenting information and exchanging accurate details.
 * May be asked to move audio/visual or computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across or around a business campus or large facility.

## Description

An active Secret clearance is required, and the candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

The VDI Administrator will design and implement virtual desktop infrastructure; manage virtual machines, desktop templates, host pools, hypervisors, server capacity, and related resources; and monitor the environment for performance and availability. The role also handles complex troubleshooting, backup and disaster recovery, security controls, patching, and system upgrades.

The ideal candidate has hands-on VDI administration experience, proficiency with a platform such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, and a solid understanding of virtualization, networking, storage, and security. The position requires careful capacity planning and practical support for desktops, applications, and user connectivity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 * Architect, design, implement, and maintain the virtual desktop infrastructure and supporting technology.
 * Configure and manage virtual machines, desktop templates, VDI host pools, and related resources.
 * Install, configure, maintain, and support hypervisor software and associated server hardware.
 * Plan resource allocation and capacity to keep VDI services reliable and available.
 * Monitor the VDI environment for performance, resource use, health, and availability; identify emerging issues before they affect users.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving virtual desktops, applications, user connectivity, hypervisors, and supporting infrastructure.
 * Investigate root causes of VDI incidents and provide expert-level support and timely resolutions.
 * Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, then tune the environment to improve system performance.
 * Conduct regular backups of VDI components and implement disaster recovery procedures.
 * Implement and maintain security measures that protect VDI systems, virtual desktops, and user data.
 * Plan and execute VDI software patches, security updates, and system upgrades.