Senior Virtualization Engineer - Warner Robins - TS/SCI clearance

Senior Virtualization Engineer

• →Administer and maintain the Omnissa Horizon and Workspace ONE environment, including Connection Servers, Unified Access Gateway, and supporting infrastructure components.
• →Design, deploy, configure, and maintain persistent and non-persistent Horizon desktop pools.
• →Manage Horizon licensing and ensure compliance with applicable licensing requirements.
• →Maintain the reliability, availability, and performance of the virtual desktop environment.

• Perform routine health checks and monitor Horizon infrastructure components.
• Execute software patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities while minimizing service disruptions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve login issues, session failures, connectivity problems, and other virtual desktop incidents.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize resource allocation to maintain a reliable end-user experience.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex Horizon-related incidents.

• Implement and maintain security policies and controls within the Horizon environment.
• Manage access controls and authentication integrations, including Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO), and multifactor authentication (MFA).
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and applicable requirements.
• Conduct regular security audits and implement remediation measures as needed.

• Maintain accurate architecture documentation, technical procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Document change management procedures, maintenance activities, and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to support teams.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and resolutions effectively to stakeholders

• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering and managing VMware Horizon environments in production.
• Deep technical knowledge of VMware Horizon 7.x and/or 8.x.
• Experience with Horizon display protocols, including PCoIP and Blast Extreme.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Instant Clones and virtual desktop pools.
• Strong understanding of VMware vSphere, Active Directory, DNS, and storage fundamentals.
• Experience troubleshooting complex virtualization, authentication, desktop session, and connectivity issues.
• Knowledge of security controls, access management, and enterprise infrastructure best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCAP-DCA).
• Experience with Omnissa Horizon Cloud Service or hybrid Horizon deployments.
• Knowledge of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting tools, including PowerCLI and Ansible.
• Understanding of network requirements supporting Horizon environments, including firewall rules, load balancing, and GFE.
• Previous experience serving as a subject matter expert (SME), technical lead, or senior virtualization administrator.