Senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

$104,200 - $229,200/Yr

CACI International - Remote, OR

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Remote, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer at CACI is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) in implementing enterprise-level Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions. This role involves guiding engineering teams in designing and implementing VDI solutions as a service, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance across a large enterprise with over 200 locations. The engineer will also provide expert technical guidance, troubleshoot complex issues, and oversee the integration of various tools and solutions to enhance the DoD's IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a VDI SME for the Engineering team.
• Collaborate with VDI and Cloud implementation teams.
• Develop VDI Architecture Design in collaboration with VDI teams.
• Provide expert-level technical guidance on VDI architecture, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Review and aid in the development of the implementation plan and schedule.
• Provide quality control oversight of the implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex VDI issues and develop innovative solutions to improve system performance and user experience.
• Provide tier 4 support on issues, guiding teams on resolution and after-action review.
• Design solutions to support DoD IL4-6 security needs.
• Manage integration and optimization of performance, scalability, and security of VDI solutions.
• Assist with product/solution analysis of new and existing tools for new/changing customer needs.
• Produce Concept of Operations and Analysis of Alternatives reports for new products/solutions.
• Provide weekly and monthly status reports and fulfill other reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience (Bachelor's Degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience).
• Required DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Security+.
• Expert in VDI Technologies and Trends including Azure Virtual Desktop, Hyper-V VDI, and VMWare VDI.
• Knowledge of network and system security principles, protocols, and configurations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex security tool issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of industry compliance standards (e.g., NIST) and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is advantageous.
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and emerging security tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Other relevant cybersecurity certifications like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are a plus.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support programs
• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible time off benefits