Senior VDI Administrator

Leidos is a global leader in delivering innovative technology solutions and services that drive mission success. As a prime contractor for various government and commercial agencies, Leidos is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, innovation, and integrity. Their commitment to empowering teams and contributing to community well-being has positioned them as a trusted partner in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. Leidos operates with a strong ethical foundation, ensuring that every project and service aligns with their mission to do the right thing for customers, employees, and the community at large.

The Senior VDI Administrator role at Leidos is a critical position supporting a large-scale enterprise IT contract for the Department of Defense. This role involves comprehensive operations support across multiple geographic locations, focusing specifically on virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments. The Senior VDI Administrator will be responsible for managing the performance, reliability, and security of Citrix and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop platforms, ensuring seamless delivery of virtualized workstation environments to a diverse user base. This includes handling Tier 2 and Tier 3 operations support, rapid diagnosis and resolution of user issues, and proactive monitoring to detect potential anomalies that could impact system availability and user experience.

The role demands collaboration with engineering teams to plan and execute modernization efforts as well as architectural and version upgrades to enhance system performance. The Senior VDI Administrator will implement upgrades and system changes within approved frameworks while maintaining a secure infrastructure. Additionally, they will conduct network latency analyses to improve connectivity and optimize the end-user experience. Responsibilities extend to monitoring desktop capacities, managing licenses and certificates, supporting backup and restoration operations, and documenting procedures and technical findings to support continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.

This position requires a hands-on approach to systems administration, often involving remote management of offsite data center servers and support for after-hours maintenance windows to minimize mission disruption. The Senior VDI Administrator will also be tasked with mentoring junior team members to build technical skills and encourage best practices within the team. Candidates must be capable of operating within a high-stakes, mission-driven environment, maintaining the strict security standards required for handling sensitive defense-related information.

Leidos offers a competitive salary range from $92,300 to $166,850, reflecting the expertise and experience required for this specialized role. The company values professionals who are innovative, proactive, and committed to excellence and ethical practices. Joining Leidos means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization that challenges the status quo and relentlessly pursues technological advancements to fulfill critical missions. If you aspire to work in an environment that encourages disruption, innovation, and continuous advancement, this Senior VDI Administrator position at Leidos is an excellent opportunity to unleash your potential and contribute to national security objectives.