Agile Defense
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Government Defense
Virtual Desktop Engineer II
Pocatello, ID, US
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
RegularMid LevelOn SiteDigital Transformation
Job Description
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1437
Job Title: Systems Engineer II (Virtualization Engineer) VDI (# 307)
Job Title for Careers Page: Systems Engineer II VDI
Location: Pocatello, ID, Clarksburg, WV, Huntsville, AL
Clearance Level: TS/SCI and ability to achieve and maintain a CI Polygraph
JOB SUMMARY
The Contractor will be responsible for the engineering, deployment, and maintenance of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) systems within the FBI. This includes supporting predominantly Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) and some Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· VDI Design & Implementation
· Design and deploy VDI solutions, including planning, requirements analysis, implementation, training, and ongoing support.
· Engineer and maintain Microsoft OS baseline images for FBI endpoints, ensuring compliance with DISA STIG and FBI security standards.
· Support mixed Windows and Linux environments.
· System Engineering & Support
· Support server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Nutanix).
· Maintain and update system documentation, including inventory, patch levels, and configuration details.
· Provide 3rd-tier support and timely problem resolution.
· Automation & Optimization
· Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline provisioning, patching, and maintenance.
· Implement orchestration tools to enhance deployment speed, standardization, and user experience.
· Monitor and optimize system and application performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
· Security & Compliance
· Ensure systems meet performance, security, availability, and user experience requirements.
· Maintain backup, recovery, and redundancy strategies.
· Assist with system accreditation and continuous monitoring.
· Collaboration & Documentation
· Liaise with vendors and internal IT teams for issue resolution.
· Provide real-time system performance dashboards and reporting.
· Author Tier 1 and Tier 2 support documentation and FAQs.
· Conduct knowledge transfer and training for government staff using industry best practices.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Clearance
· Current Top-Secret Clearance with the capability of obtaining SCI / CI-Poly to meet contract requirements.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
· Minimum of 6 years in designing and implementing virtual desktop, application, and server platforms.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree preferred
· Virtualization Platforms: Omnissa Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V
· Scripting & Automation: Scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc) for provisioning, IaC orchestration, and system efficiency
· Certifications - VMware Certified Professional 6 – Desktop and Mobility (VCP6-DTM), Omnissa Certified Administrator (OCA-H), Omnissa Certified Engineer (OCE-H), Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V), Nutanix Platform Professional (NPP)
· Directory Services: Active Directory, GPO Management
· Storage Infrastructure: vSAN, Fibre Channel, NFS
· Management Tools: MECM, MSCSP, Microsoft Office Suite
· Other: Load Balancers, Microsoft SQL, Application Virtualization
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions – Office & Datacenter
Strength Demands – Occasionally lift 50+lbs in teams
Physical Requirements – Sit, Stand,
About Agile Defense
"Listen. Think. Innovate."
Our goal is to innovate alongside our customers to transform their operations using IT.
We support significant agency programs and work to partner with our customers to deliver quality and innovative IT solutions with our “Listen. Think. Innovate.” philosophy. Our customers include the US Department of Defense and US civil agencies, including Department of State and the Department of Interior.
Let us know how we can bring our innovation approaches and...
Job overview
Employment type
Regular
Experience level
Mid Level
Work type
On Site
Department
Digital Transformation
Posted
on Mar 10, 2026
Financials
Type
private
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