Cloud VDI Engineer

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Cloud VDI Engineer The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to use their expertise in VMware Horizon and VMware Cloud Foundation to design, implement, and manage Horizon VDI environments. You will ensure seamless performance, scalability, and security of our VDI solutions while collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to meet business needs. What You’ll Work On: Design, deploy, and manage the VDI VMware Horizon and Windows Remote Desktop environments. Assist customers with issues, troubleshoot systems, and resolve repair tickets. Optimize VDI and RDP performance by monitoring resource utilization and implementing best practices for high availability and scalability. Configure and manage VDI and RDP infrastructure components, including hypervisors, virtual machines, and storage. Ensure the security of VDI and RDP environments through access controls, patch management, and endpoint protection solutions. Automate routine tasks and deployments using scripting languages such as PowerShell. Support VDI and RDP users by diagnosing and resolving technical issues and providing training as needed. Maintain up-to-date documentation, including system configurations, processes, and procedures. Collaborate with OPS teams to integrate VDI and RDP solutions with existing infrastructure and implement new technologies. Stay updated on VDI, VMware, and Windows Server technologies to recommend and implement improvements. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 4 years of experience architecting, designing, and managing VMware environments Experience with VMware Horizon solutions or VDI and RDP technologies Experience with VDI and RDP desktop image build and deployment technologies Experience writing CMD scripts, VB scripting, Bash, or PowerShell Knowledge of Windows server and desktop environments, including Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 or 2016, and troubleshooting with VMware Horizon and Windows OS Ability to assist in configuring and maintaining group policies Secret clearance HS diploma or GED CompTIA Security Certification Nice If You Have: Experience with Zero Trust principles and their application in VDI environments Experience with VMware ESXi or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) with the Desktop and Mobility (DTM) Track Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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