Azure VDI Administrator - Secret Clearance
- Vienna, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
rockITdata is seeking a skilled Azure VDI Administrator to join our IT team on-site in Washington, D.C. The candidate will be essential in managing and maintaining our virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure. The role requires building machine templates, provisioning servers, deploying updates, and addressing user support tickets while ensuring high-quality customer service in a secure, classified environment. This role is a hybrid position and will be onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays.Key Responsibilities
- Template Management: Design, build, and maintain standardized virtual machine templates for quick deployment and consistency across the environment.
- Server Provisioning: Provision and manage Azure virtual servers, ensuring they meet the required specifications for various user groups and applications.
- Deployment and Updates: Schedule and deploy updates to virtual desktops, applications, and infrastructure components while minimizing downtime and disruption to users.
- User Support: Respond to and resolve user tickets in a timely manner, providing technical support for the VDI environment, including connectivity, performance, and usability issues.
- Customer Service: Deliver excellent customer service by communicating effectively with end-users, understanding their needs, and ensuring a positive user experience.
- Security Compliance: Ensure that all VDI deployments comply with the strict security protocols required in a classified environment.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain thorough documentation on systems configurations, processes, and procedures, including change management records.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other IT team members to ensure seamless service and quick resolution of complex issues.
- Monitoring: Actively monitor the health and performance of the VDI environment, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact users.
- Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and recommend improvements to the VDI infrastructure to enhance performance, reliability, and functionality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience and 5 years of experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a VDI administration role, preferably in an Azure environment.
- Deep understanding of Azure services related to VDI, such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Application Gateway, and Azure Active Directory.
- Strong experience in the management and provisioning of virtual servers.
- Proven ability to provide excellent customer support and service.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of IT security best practices, particularly in classified environments.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret Clearance.
- Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Prior experience working in a classified or highly secure IT environment.
- Familiarity with ITIL framework and change management processes.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting or automation tools.
- Must be a US citizen, willing and able to work on-site in Washington, D.C.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Commitment to following stringent security protocols.
- Well-organized, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.Know the Why.Value People Above All Else.Transparency to a Fault.Progress, Not Perfection.Be Good by Doing Good.Smart People Can Disagree.Bend but Don’t Break.Represent Your Brand.Think Differently.Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun!Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization!rockITdata has become aware of a recruitment scam where unauthorized individuals are impersonating rockITdata recruiters, issuing fake job offers, and attempting to setup payment for the job seeker’s new hire costs. No one is ever required to complete any monetary transactions before starting employment with rockITdata. Legitimate rockITdata communications only come from @rockitdata.com email addresses and our official Applicant Tracking system, JazzHR (@applytojob.com email addresses). Please refer to our official Careers page at www.rockitdata.com/careers to accurately submit your application with us. You may also verify any suspicious communication by contacting our recruitment team directly through our official email, dreamjob@rockitdata.com.rockITdata is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices and decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status or any characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law.rockITdata wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use our career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access the application process, please contact us for assistance at dreamjob@rockitdata.com.Powered by JazzHR