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Senior VDI Systems Administrator (VMware / Omnissa Horizon)
This role requires a senior-level Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) specialist to support and enhance a large enterprise Windows environment, primarily leveraging Omnissa Horizon (VMware Horizon) with some overlap into Citrix technologies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on infrastructure expert who can take ownership of complex VDI environments, lead technical initiatives, and serve as an escalation point for critical issues in a high-impact healthcare setting.
Applicable Job Titles
  • VMware Engineer
  • VDI Systems Administrator
  • Virtualization Engineer
  • VMware Administrator
  • Desktop Virtualization Specialist
Top 3–5 Critical Skills & Experience
  • VDI Expertise (Omnissa Horizon): 5+ years managing enterprise-scale VDI environments, with a strong preference for Omnissa Horizon/VMware Horizonview
  • Windows Infrastructure: Deep experience with enterprise Windows Server environments in virtualized ecosystems
  • PowerShell Automation: Ability to script, automate, and optimize administration tasks
  • Advanced Troubleshooting: Proven ability to resolve complex, high-impact infrastructure issues (Tier 3 level)
  • Ownership & Project Leadership: Experience leading VDI deployments, upgrades, and enhancements from design through execution
Required Skills, Tools, Technologies, and Services
  • VDI Platforms:
    • Omnissa Horizon (VMware Horizon) – primary
    • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops – secondary
  • Infrastructure & Systems:
    • Windows Server (enterprise-scale)
    • Virtualized environments (hypervisor-based infrastructure)
    • Active Directory (GPOs, OUs, user/group administration)
  • Automation & Scripting:
    • PowerShell (administration, automation, script modification)
  • Core Capabilities:
    • VDI environment design, deployment, and administration
    • Application virtualization and desktop publishing
    • Tier 3 issue resolution and escalation handling
    • Performance tuning and environment optimization
    • End-to-end solution architecture and implementation
    • Stakeholder collaboration and requirements gathering
  • Cloud & Modernization (Preferred):
    • Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
    • Exposure to DevOps tools (e.g., SCCM, Ansible or similar)
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Mentorship and knowledge-sharing mindset
Location & Work Environment
  • 100% Remote (Texas-based candidates strongly preferred)
  • Occasional alignment with team events such as Houston-based town halls
  • Healthcare enterprise environment (Memorial Hermann system)
Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of hands-on VDI administration experience
  • Strong experience with VMware Horizon (Omnissa Horizon preferred) or comparable Citrix technologies
  • 5+ years of enterprise Windows infrastructure experience
  • Demonstrated PowerShell scripting and automation ability
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale, mission-critical environments
  • Background beyond basic desktop support (infrastructure-level experience required)
 

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Locations Position Open to Only locals Industry Information Technology Status Open Job Age 22 Day's Created Date 07/15/2026 No.of Positions 1 Duration 6 months Zip Code