VDI Consultant

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Job Summary:

The Dell VDI Consultant is a specialized technical expert embedded within the customer's IT environment for a 12-month engagement. This role focuses on the design, deployment, optimization, and support of Dell VDI solutions, primarily using VMware Horizon, Citrix, and Microsoft technologies. The consultant works under the direction of the onsite customer, ensuring virtual desktop environments are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Tasks (Directed by Onsite Customer):
Monitor and maintain VDI environments (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops).
Troubleshoot user access issues, performance bottlenecks, and application delivery problems.
Perform health checks, patching, and capacity planning.
Support endpoint devices including thin clients, zero clients, and mobile access.
Document daily activities, incidents, and system changes.

Design & Deployment
Assist in designing and implementing VDI architectures using Dell infrastructure (PowerEdge, VxRail, PowerStore).
Configure and deploy virtual desktops and application pools.
Integrate App Volumes, User Environment Manager (UEM), and profile management tools.

Optimization & Performance
Analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements.
Implement automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) for provisioning and monitoring.
Support GPU-accelerated VDI for multimedia-rich applications.

Security & Compliance
Ensure VDI environments meet security standards and compliance requirements.
Configure policies for access control, USB redirection, and endpoint security.

Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer
Work closely with customer IT teams and Dell support.
Provide training and documentation to customer staff.
Participate in change management and project planning meetings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience in VDI design, deployment, and support.
Expertise in VMware Horizon View, vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), vCenter, Citrix, Microsoft AVD, and Dell infrastructure.
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and monitoring.
Familiarity with Active Directory, SCCM/Intune, and M365 administration.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications:

VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM)
Citrix Certified Associate/Professional
Dell EMC Proven Professional
ITIL Foundation

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ELEVI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$100,000-160,000

Why Work at ELEVI?

To become an ELEVI employee is to become an integral part of the team. From Federal to Commercial, ELEVI offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas.

Our benefit packages encompass competitive compensation, financial and counseling services, retirement options, and health insurance programs. Coupled with work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life. We trust you to take the time you need when you feel it's appropriate. No need to keep track or save up. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves so that we can achieve the best possible results.

ELEVI IS an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that empowers our people. It is the policy of ELEVI to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants—without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We fearlessly drive change, because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.