About the role

What will you do at NextGen Federal Systems?

NextGen Federal Systems, LLC is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We are looking for VDI Platform Engineer candidates to work in support of onsite customer at Wright Patterson AFB.

Requirements

Proficient in VDI Platform Engineering & Testing
Build and maintain gold images, manage multi-session host pools, configure FSLogix profile containers, and implement cost-saving auto-scaling rules.
Package and deploy applications, integrate Active Directory/AWS Directory Services, administer WorkSpaces pools, and configure streaming protocols (WSP/PCoIP).
Provision and optimize instant clones, manage virtualization storage layers, configure Horizon Connection Servers, and orchestrate hybrid extensions.
Testing & and establish User Feedback Loops, gather performance metrics (latency, logon times, peripheral compatibility), and refine virtual desktop templates based on structured user feedback.
Skills Required
CompTIA Security+
BS in Information Technology or closely related field
Security Requirements
US Citizenship Required
Active TS/SCI clearance held by the DoD required
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM) or Omnissa Horizon credentials
Preferred Experience and Technical Prerequisites
Experience configuring and operating 10ZiG Manager or equivalent thin-client deployment consoles.
Strong technical communication skills, with experience drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical design blueprints, and system whitepapers.
Documented experience executing STIG checklists and supporting CTO/ATO documentation packages in highly regulated enterprise environments.
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About NextGen:
NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
Strive to achieve results as an organization.
Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
RefID: A01x

Which skills does this role require?

VDI Platform EngineeringGold Image ManagementFSLogixActive DirectoryAWS Directory ServicesHorizon Connection ServersSTIG ComplianceTechnical DocumentationPerformance MetricsVirtualization StorageSystem OrchestrationCloud InfrastructureUser Feedback LoopsVDIPlatform EngineeringGold ImagesWorkSpacesVirtualizationCloudSecurity+TS/SCIWright Patterson AFBHybrid ExtensionsSystem AdministrationInfrastructurePerformance MonitoringSOPPCoIPWSP

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