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VDI Windows Desktop Administrator

GDIT Annapolis Junction, MD On-site senior full-time

Salary

$102,000 - $138,000 per year

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Description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a VDI Windows Desktop Administrator at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

Advanced Technical Support:

  • Provide third-level support for Windows desktop issues escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software problems.
  • Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement permanent fixes.

System Maintenance and Optimization:

  • Ensure the stability, security, and performance of Windows desktop systems.
  • Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes to maintain compliance and security standards.

Incident and Problem Management:

  • Manage and resolve high-priority incidents and problems within SLAs.
  • Document resolutions and create knowledge base articles to improve future support processes.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews to identify improvements.

Collaboration and Project Support:

  • Work with cross-functional IT teams on projects, providing expertise on Windows desktop environments.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of new technologies and solutions.
  • Participate in planning and execution of system upgrades and migrations.

User Support and Training:

  • Provide guidance and training to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support staff.
  • Assist end-users with complex technical issues and provide advanced troubleshooting.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and support issues.
  • Generate reports on system performance, incident resolution, and other metrics as required.

Requirements:

  • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
  • Experience: 3+ years of related experience
  • Technical skills: Windows operating systems (Windows 10, Windows 11) and related technologies.
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly
  • US citizenship required
  • Role requirements:
  • Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and network configurations.
  • Strong understanding of hardware components, peripheral devices, and drivers.
  • Experience with system imaging, deployment, and management tools (SCCM, MDT).
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose complex issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills.
  • Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell).
  • Knowledge of ITIL framework and best practices.
  • Experience with endpoint security solutions.
  • Familiarity with cloud services and integration (e.g., Microsoft Azure).

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive pay and paid time off
  • Flex work weeks
  • Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Skills

Required

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