VDI Engineer- Systems Administrator - Scientific Research Corporation

Salary Statement:Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $84,450.00/Yr. - USD $140,700.00/Yr.. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.About Us:

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

 

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements:

• 3 years minimum experience with Windows Server Management
• 3 years minimum experience with Citrix VDI Solutions, Nutanix Hardware and software solutions to include (Acropolis Hypervisor)
• Experience IAVM DoD security implementation including STIG and security tools

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred; will consider additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• 3-5 years of VDI build and administration experience preferably in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) environment
• 6 years of experience as a systems administrator/engineer in a medium to large Enterprise environment supporting a variety of operating systems
• Nutanix AHV, AOS, Files and Enterprise Cloud Administration
• Citrix DaaS and VDI Installation, Configuration, security hardening and administration
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019, Windows 11 installation, configuration and security hardening experience
• Experience hardening Windows 11, to include replicating the Standard Host Baseline (SHB) Process
• Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy installation, configuration and administration
• Domain Name System (DNS) and BIND installation and configuration experience including DNSSEC
• Ability to run, build and execute PowerShell scripts for diagnostics, repairs or automation
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) & Transport Layer Security (TLS) and other cipher suites and how to enforce them for workstations and servers
• Exceptional organizational, verbal and written skills
• Must have experience with implementing Cyber-Security best practices
• Experience administering and implementing VDI Architecture in conjunction with Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client (TTC)

Description:

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is an advanced information technology engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC is searching for a Junior Level Citrix VDI Administrator to support the sustainment of United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) systems. These systems consist of an on-premises Nutanix Hyper-Converged Private Cloud utilizing Nutanix’s native HyperVisor, Acropolis. This Private Cloud hosts Citrix Desktop As A Service (DaaS) Architecture for multiple domains. Sustainment of USSPACECOM’s VDI Solution will be conducted at the government's facilities in Colorado Springs, CO. Duties & Responsibilities include:

• • Operate, Manage, and Maintain On-Prem Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for the customer to include troubleshooting, break fix activities, the patching and remediation of servers, and system audit log reviews as necessary.
  • Perform actions as a Windows System Administrator on Servers and Client images
  • Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management
  • Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systemic problems
  • Design and document installation and configuration solutions
  • Creation of templates and machine images based on user requirements
  • Maintenance and patching of the environment.
  • Level 2/3 support for our internal staff

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Clearance Information:

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Diversity & Inclusion:

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EEO:

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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