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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Desktop Systems Administrator/Systems Administrator (VDI) - **Company:** District of Columbia Circuit - **Location:** Greenbelt, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $62,212.0 - $133,178.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Performance Management, Information Systems, Desktop Computing, Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Linux System Administration, Software Architecture, Software Deployment, Virtualization Technology, Windows Desktop, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5196d2b3cf62dd7e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, If you are interested in joining a highly motivated, energetic, and engaged team, where innovation is encouraged, a wonderful variety of job tasks is ever-present, and work-life balance is valued and promoted, this is the job for you!, Candidates must possess hands-on experience with the full lifecycle of enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) VMware Sphere/Omnissa Horizon environments, including architecture, implementation, administration, troubleshooting, upgrades, optimization, and ongoing support. A minimum of two (2) years of such experience is required for CL-26, four (4) years for CL-27, and six (6) years for CL-28. Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms, Windows desktop and server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, storage, networking, endpoint management, and infrastructure troubleshooting is required. Candidates must also demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, documentation, customer service, and project management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex enterprise environment., Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V, and related virtualization and end-user computing technologies is highly desirable. Linux administration experience is desirable. Industry certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Omnissa certifications, Microsoft certifications, or equivalent credentials are highly preferred. A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is also highly preferred., Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation. Employment will be considered provisional pending the successful completion of the background investigation and a favorable suitability determination. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Desktop Systems Administrator / Systems Administrator with primary responsibility for engineering, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions, while sharing general desktop, server, and general IT support responsibilities with other members of the team., The Desktop Systems Administrator/Systems Administrator performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following: * Engineer, implement, maintain, and continuously enhance the Court's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment, including the supporting virtualization, storage, networking, and endpoint management components. * Administer and support the Court's VMware-based virtualization environment while participating in the evaluation, planning, testing, and potential migration to Microsoft Hyper-V and related technologies. * Manage and optimize the Court's Omnissa VDI platform, including desktop images, application delivery, user experience, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and platform lifecycle management. * Evaluate, test, and implement new virtualization, VDI, and end-user computing technologies to improve reliability, security, performance, and operational efficiency. * Design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows desktop and server infrastructure supporting the Court's on-premises computing environment. * Monitor, analyze, and resolve complex infrastructure, virtualization, desktop, and application performance issues across production and disaster recovery environments. * Develop and maintain standardized desktop images, software deployment processes, endpoint configurations, and operational procedures. * Implement and maintain patching, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery processes for virtualization, VDI, and supporting infrastructure platforms. * Participate in infrastructure modernization initiatives, including virtualization platform upgrades, hardware refreshes, storage enhancements, and architectural improvements. * Provide advanced technical support and escalation assistance for desktop, server, virtualization, and application-related issues while sharing operational responsibilities with other members of the IT team. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, operational procedures, and support knowledge bases for assigned technologies and environments. * Conduct testing, validation, and knowledge transfer activities to ensure long-term stability, supportability, and operational ownership of the Court's infrastructure platforms. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Blazor Unleashed: The Future of .NET Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1564-blazor-unleashed-the-future-of-net-web-development) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [WinForms Meets WPF: The Hybrid Path to Modern Desktop Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2040-winforms-meets-wpf-the-hybrid-path-to-modern-desktop-applications) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)