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# VMware/Omnissa Virtual Desktop Engineer

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600 - $153,920
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Data Analysis, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, HP Thin Clients, Image Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Desktops, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, User Environment Management, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, VMware Horizon View, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Windows Desktop, Network Storage, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, System Availability, Bot Deployment and Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Tools for Reporting, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/fl/jacksonville/b89cec3b-0439-41dc-8f07-84a5d4f6348f

## About the Role

Job Requirements· HVD / Virtual Desktop (Primary Focus)· HVD Performance Incident Reduction· Telemetry Monitoring (Multi-Tool)· HVD Engineering Support Change Validation· End-User Experience Service Support· Cross-Platform Dependencies· Operational Ownership

Experience:

5+ years supporting VDI or virtualized environments

Hands-on experience with:

Omnissa (VMware) Horizon

VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in:

Virtual desktop lifecycle (image management, provisioning)

Profile management (FSLogix or equivalent)

Active Directory, DNS, DHCP

Deep understanding of:

Group Policy (GPOs) in VDI environments

Windows desktop and server OS

Scripting Automation, PowerShell scripting for automation and administration

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or image automation (e.g., Packer preferred)

Endpoint Device Support

Experience supporting:

Thin clients (Wyse, IGEL)

Remote access solutions

Knowledge of endpoint management tools

Monitoring Troubleshooting Experience with VDI monitoring and analytics tools

Ability to troubleshoot across:

Network

Storage

Compute

User sessions

Experience with:

Omnissa App Volumes, DEM (Dynamic Environment Manager)

Cloud VDI (Azure Virtual Desktop, Horizon Cloud)

Knowledge of:

Networking (load balancing, SSL, VPN, UAG)

Security tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.) [careers.za...ypiper.com]

Certifications (nice to have):

VMware/Omnissa certifications

Microsoft certifications (Azure, Windows)

Experience in regulated environments (financial, healthcare, government)

Skills

Vmware, Windows, System administrator, Windows 10, Active directory, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

Analytics
ControlUp
Operations
Management
Automation
Mentorship
Group Policy
User Profile
Load Balancing
Security Tools
Microsoft Azure
Windows Desktop
Active Directory
Virtual Desktops
Endpoint Devices
Image Management
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Windows PowerShell
Business Valuation
VMware ESX Servers
Root Cause Analysis
Engineering Support
Endpoint Management
User Experience (UX)
Microsoft Windows 10
Remote Access Systems
VMware Infrastructure
Full Stack Development
Infrastructure Security
Business Transformation
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Windows System Administration
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), This Virtual Desktop Engineer will be responsible for the design support, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. This role ensures high availability, performance, security, and end-user experience for enterprise virtual desktops and applications., VDI Support Operations, Provide L2/L3 support for Omnissa Horizon VDI environments

MUST HAVE:

MS Windows Server

PowerShell

Troubleshoot complex issues involving:

Virtual desktops (persistent/non-persistent)

User profiles (e.g., FSLogix)

Session performance and login delays

Perform root cause analysis and problem management

Infrastructure Management, Administer and support:

Omnissa Horizon (Connection Servers, UAG, App Volumes)

VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter

Maintain VDI images, golden templates, and application layers

Monitor system health, capacity, and performance

Engineering Optimization desktop performance, capacity, and scalability

Implement patches, upgrades, and lifecycle management

Conduct pre-production testing and validation of updates

Automation Monitoring Develop scripts (PowerShell preferred) to automate:

Provisioning

Image updates

Health checks

Use monitoring tools (e.g., ControlUp, Stratusphere) to ensure service reliability

End-User experience to improve login times, app launch performance, and session stability

Support endpoint devices (thin clients, BYOD, laptops)

Troubleshoot display protocols (Blast, PCoIP)

Security Compliance, Ensure adherence to security standards (e.g., STIGs, enterprise controls)

Manage access policies, identity integration, and endpoint security

Maintain patching and vulnerability remediation processes

Collaboration with:

Infrastructure, security, and network teams

Application owners and business stakeholders

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers