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Position: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure/Azure Engineer Duration: 12-24 Months Location: Washington DC (Hybrid) T028 - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer • Only submit local candidates to DMV region* • Hybrid position - candidate will be required to be on-site 3x/week in the near future* Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) engineer is responsible for architecting, planning, and implementing desktop virtualization technology which enables users of endpoint devices to access an operating system and apps, delivered by a networked server or cloud data center. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Extensive experience in designing & supporting Azure Managed Services Operations. 2. Maintaining the Azure Active Directory and Azure AD authentication. 3. Azure update management – Handling updates/Patching. 4. Good understanding of Azure services (Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Storage Account, etc.). 5. Understanding of load balancers, DNS, virtual networks, NSG and firewalls in cloud environment. 6. ARM templates writing, setup automation for resources provisioning. 7. Knowledge on Azure automation and Automation Desire State Configuration. 8. Good understanding of High Availability and Auto scaling. 9. Azure Backups and ASR (Azure Site Recovery) 10. Azure Monitoring and Configuration monitoring (performance metrics, OMS) 11. Windows Virtual Desktop (Native Azure WVD) 12. Deployment tools Kaseya, SCCM any other tools. 13. Application Packaging & App-V. 14. Good knowledge on any other Migration tools 15. Maintains VMs or containers. 16. Utilizes DISA STIGs to harden and secure network and security devices. 17. Evaluates services and products provided by COTS/GOTS vendors and provides recommendations. 18. Understands of data structures and design of highly available systems 19. Develops capabilities that quickly process and provide to end user critical data requests. 20. Develops analytics supporting cyber security use cases that support decision aids at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of OCIO. 21. Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision- makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities. 22. Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action. 23. Collaborate with end users and senior management to define business requirements for complex network development and gain buy-in for all network architecture plans. 24. Manage and set priorities for the architectural design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all network infrastructures, including LANs, WANs, VMs, Internet, intranet, security, wireless implementations, and so on. 25. Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions. Education: -Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science -The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years) and -Azure or VMware Workspace/Horizon Certification in specialized areas is a Must. Qualifications: 1. 10 years’ experience managing, developing, and delivering strategic network architectural design and operational excellence. 2. 10 years’ experience designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc. 3. Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards 4. Experience with programming languages such as PowerShell 5. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills 6. Strong knowledge of scaled systems, ability to identify problem areas, uphold network quality, and drive design 7. Expert on of WAN, LAN and Wi-Fi technology 8. Strong knowledge of IT security requirements and experience working with information security 9. Experience with Lean IT concepts 10. Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 11. Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, traffic flow, and data processing concepts. 12. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. 13. Extensive experience with developing strategic plans. 14. Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities. 15. Exceptional understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives. 16. Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices. Technical Skills: 1. Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills. 2. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. 3. Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and so on. 4. Highly self-motivated and directed. 5. Keen attention to detail. 6. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. 7. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 8. Strong interpersonal and consultative skills. 9. Ability to exercise independent judgment and act on it. 10. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $90.00 - $110.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20024

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