Virtual Environment Lead

The Opportunity:

Provides technical leadership for virtualized environments in support of an Army command and its mission partners to ensure secure, reliable, and optimized virtualized solutions in support of operations. Plans, modernizes and sustains virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and virtual server environments. Maintains and supports coalition network integration with VDI thin client end users. Manages VDI systems to support increased usage during operations and implements solutions to prevent downtime. Oversees access control management of VDI systems.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience in VDI administration and management, including virtual desktops, cross-domain access solutions, and VDI

• Experience with one or more of the major VDI platforms, such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop 

• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as hypervisors, including VMware ESXi or Hyper-V

• Experience with networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, storage solutions, such as SAN or NAS, and VDI environment security policies

• Experience with scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash, for VDI management

• Experience with monitoring VDI performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing the environment for a smooth user experience

• Experience with leading technical teams and cross-functional stakeholders through complex initiatives, and briefing senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders on complex technical issues, translating risk, tradeoffs, and recommendations into clear, actionable guidance

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility, Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization, Nutanix Certified Professional, or Microsoft Certified - Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with the US Army

• Experience working in the Indo-Pacific region

• Possession of strong written and verbal presentation skills

• DoD 8140.03 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.

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.