VMware Horizon Specialist (VDI SME)
Location: San Fran, MA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
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The VMware Horizon Specialist (VDI SME) plays a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments using VMware Horizon. As a technical subject matter expert, you will lead critical VDI projects, optimize system performance, and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure a seamless user experience. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely in support of enterprise and government initiatives, leveraging your advanced VMware Horizon skills to deliver robust and scalable solutions. By joining a recognized industry leader, you will have access to innovative technology, supportive management, and comprehensive benefits that foster professional growth and job satisfaction.
With a strong emphasis on both technical acumen and collaboration, the VMware Horizon Specialist (VDI SME) is responsible for end-to-end management of VDI solutions. You will oversee the configuration, deployment, and ongoing administration of key Horizon components, such as Connection Servers, Unified Access Gateways (UAG), App Volumes, and Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM). Your expertise will ensure optimal system reliability and user productivity, while your leadership will guide the team through complex escalations and technical challenges.
This role requires extensive experience with VMware Horizon and related virtual infrastructure platforms. You should have a deep understanding of VMware vSphere, ESXi, and be comfortable working with networking, authentication systems, and directory services such as Active Directory and DNS. The ability to analyze performance issues, implement upgrades, and manage the full lifecycle of Horizon environments is essential. You will also contribute to strategic planning for future enhancements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in enterprise VDI deployments.
Working as a VMware Horizon Specialist (VDI SME) provides the opportunity to advance your career within a company recognized for its dedication to excellence, employee support, and client satisfaction. As part of a team with over two decades of industry experience, you will benefit from a positive work culture, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, are provided to support your well-being and security.
Apply now to become a VMware Horizon Specialist (VDI SME) and play a key role in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance VDI solutions that empower organizations to achieve their goals. Click the application button to take the next step in your career and join an award-winning team dedicated to innovation and success.
VMware Horizon Specialist (VDI SME) - Summary- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale virtual desktop infrastructure using VMware Horizon.
- Lead VDI projects and serve as a point of escalation for technical challenges.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance VDI performance and user experience.
- Manage and optimize Horizon components, ensuring system reliability and scalability.
- Work remotely on mission-critical government and enterprise projects.
- Design VDI solutions based on VMware Horizon best practices for enterprise environments.
- Implement and maintain Horizon infrastructure, including Connection Servers, UAG, App Volumes, and DEM.
- Monitor and optimize the performance and scalability of the VDI environment.
- Serve as the technical lead for troubleshooting and resolving Horizon-related issues.
- Coordinate and perform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of the Horizon platform.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate VDI with authentication systems, networking, and directory services.
- Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures for operational efficiency.
- Stay current with VMware Horizon advancements and recommend improvements for future deployments.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Supportive engagement management and professional development opportunities.
- Recognition as a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with VMware Horizon or similar enterprise VDI platforms.
- Strong proficiency with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and virtual infrastructure design.
- Expertise in managing Horizon components such as UAG, App Volumes, and DEM.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, networking, and authentication systems.
- Proven experience in performance troubleshooting and VDI optimization.
- Detail-oriented technical leader with advanced VMware Horizon administration skills.
- Proactive problem solver with a track record of managing complex VDI environments.
- Effective communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional teams.
- Committed to continuous learning and adopting new VDI technologies.
- Values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork in a dynamic work environment.
- The VMware Horizon Specialist (VDI SME) supports enterprise and government projects remotely, offering flexibility and exposure to cutting-edge technology.
- Benefit from over 25 years of company experience, a positive work culture, and opportunities for advancement.
- This company is dedicated to equal opportunity and upholds all applicable civil rights laws, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.