Senior VDI Administrator (Citrix/AVD)

Information Consulting Services

Herndon, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Apple iMac, Best Practices, Capacity Management, Change Management, Citrix Product Family, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Corrective Action, Cryptography, Customer Satisfaction, DNS (Domain Name System), Desktop Virtualization, Establish Priorities, Help Desk, High Availability, Internet Security, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operations, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Analysis, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Root Cause Analysis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Administration, Software Patches, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Testing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Contract Details

  • Work Mode: Hybrid (onsite 3 days/week)
  • Location: Herndon, VA (local VA residents within 30 miles)
  • Schedule: 40 hours/week
  • Duration: 06/01/2026 05/31/2027
  • Conversion: Potential to convert to full-time

About the Opportunity

Join an enterprise IT team as a Senior VDI Administrator responsible for the evaluation, design, and daily operations of a large-scale virtual desktop and Windows server environment. You will serve as a hands-on expert who translates complex requirements into secure, reliable, and efficient solutions, ensuring high availability and strong compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and document processes for performance monitoring, troubleshooting/helpdesk response, capacity planning, configuration standards, 24/7 support/escalation models, IMAC services, and change management.
  • Create and maintain system/application diagrams and workflows.
  • Drive incident diagnosis, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
  • Lead vulnerability management plus monthly system patching and maintenance.
  • Oversee configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of server components and applications.
  • Independently prioritize work based on criticality and departmental priorities.
  • Manage vendor relationships for evaluation, procurement, and maintenance of infrastructure components.
  • Act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration teams.
  • Plan, lead, and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design for new infrastructure solutions.
  • Maintain a strong focus on end-user satisfaction and reliability.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years in enterprise Systems Administration or Cloud Administration.
  • Expert-level VDI experience with Citrix and/or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Senior-level Windows administration: Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and vulnerability management/patching.
  • Ability to be onsite in Herndon, VA, 3 days/week and commute from within 30 miles (no travel reimbursement).
  • US citizenship only (no dual citizenship).
  • Ability to operate within environments requiring strong security and encryption standards.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications: MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303/304).
  • Experience integrating SIEM tools, backups, and monitoring solutions.
  • Knowledge of security best practices (e.g., NIST 800-53).
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated pipelines, orchestration, and configuration management.

Work Environment

  • Enterprise-scale infrastructure with high availability expectations.
  • May require occasional off-hours maintenance and participation in escalation/support rotations.

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