We need a resource to support on a VDI project – quite urgent.
Below are the details.
Location: New York (On-site in NYC)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6months, possible extension
Target Hourly Rate: $65/hr (based on experience)
Potential Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
The VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the virtual desktop environment to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable access for users.
Key Responsibilities:
User IP Control and Firewall / User Profile Management
- Configure and manage access controls between subnets.
- Ensure proper IP control and firewall settings to maintain secure communication and data transfer.
- Lock down user profiles to ensure all profile settings and files are redirected and saved in network shares.
- Maintain and enforce policies for profile settings to ensure compliance and data security.
Audio / Video / Device / Display Redirection
- Configure VDI clients to redirect audio and video to ensure seamless participation in audio/video conferences and multimedia training.
- Support various VDI clients including web-based, client applications, and terminals.
- Manage redirection for serial, parallel, and USB ports to support devices such as USB tokens, USB license keys, and local printers.
- Ensure proper functionality and security of redirected devices within the VDI environment.
- Ensure support for multi-display setups, including dual monitors, within the VDI environment.
- Optimize display settings to enhance user productivity.
Application Management
- Implement and manage an application store for auto-installing applications and limiting license usage to assigned users.
- Monitor and enforce application license compliance.
PC to VDI Migration
- Plan and execute the migration of personal and application settings from physical PCs to the VDI environment.
- Ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to users.
High Availability
- Configure and maintain high availability settings for the VDI environment to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
- Implement failover and redundancy mechanisms as necessary.
Drive Lockdown, Security and Compliance:
- Lock down user C & D drives to comply with security and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure user data is securely managed and stored in designated network locations.
- Focus on enhancing security measures within the VDI environment.
- Manage the migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with a strong emphasis on data control and compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT with at least 2 years in managing VDI environments.
- Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Citrix Certified Professional (CCP), or Microsoft Certified: Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty are preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of VDI technologies such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop.
- Proficiency in network and firewall management.
- Strong understanding of user profile management and redirection.
- Experience with audio/video and peripheral device redirection in a VDI environment.
- Familiarity with high availability configurations and implementations.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work Environment: