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# VDI Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Firmware, HP Thin Clients, Python (Programming Language), Virtual Desktops, Windows PowerShell, Systems Architecture, VMware Horizon View, Performance Testing, Cloud Optimization, Vmware
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/2_164759668

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
 * CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II baseline) or equivalent.
 * Hands-on experience administering at least one core VDI platform (AVD, AWS WorkSpaces, or VMware/Omnissa Horizon) and thin-client management tools (e.g., 10ZiG Manager).
 * Demonstrated proficiency applying DISA STIGs and writing automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

 * Platform Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect/SysOps Administrator, or VMware/Omnissa VCP-DTM.
 * Technical Writing: Track record of producing technical design blueprints, SOPs, and system architecture whitepapers.

## Description

* Endpoint & VDI Management: Administer AWS-hosted 10ZiG Manager servers, push endpoint profiles (PeakOS, RepurpOS, NOS), handle firmware updates, and convert legacy hardware into thin clients.
 * Platform Engineering: Provision, optimize, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), AWS WorkSpaces, and Omnissa/VMware Horizon environments, including FSLogix profiles, instant clones, and host pools.
 * Testing & Feedback: Conduct performance testing, collect logon/latency metrics, and iterate desktop templates based on structured user feedback.
 * Security & Compliance: Partner with ISSOs to apply DISA STIGs across OS templates, AD policies, and cloud resources. Gather technical evidence to support CTO/ATO packages.
 * Documentation & Advisory: Author CONOPS, SOPs for Tier 1/2 support, technical whitepapers, and cloud cost optimization recommendations. xrbllit
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as Tier-3 escalation support for the Operations Office and collaborate with the Integration Office to align templates with R&D pipelines.