System Engineer

Freedom Technology Solutions Groups is looking for a dynamic System Architect to serve as the Team Lead and subject matter expert on the VDI team. This team will be responsible for establishing the processes, technology, and providing user support to allow the EITaaS Team to provide an Enterprise VDI solution technology to support the internal EITaaS team and, as required, MAJCOMs.

You will work with your manager to understand requirements, priorities, and objectives to ensure work supports the larger capabilities and direction of the overall solution. You will participate in the full life cycle of activities including deployment and validation efforts to ensure product success and will follow all established processes and standards. Flexibility and adaptability are core values of the EITaaS team, so if you are comfortable breaking out of the mold, have a passion for learning new technologies, and are willing to apply your experience to build and support a critical VDI solution for the DAF, then this position may be exactly what you are looking for.

• Implement and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) VDI capabilities, ensuring end users have maximum functionality while maintaining application security.
• Continuously review VDI infrastructure to maintain latest software and security patching.
• Support continuous monitoring efforts to proactively resolve environmental issues.
• Maintain documentation for the EITaaS VDI Azure Virtual Desktop environment, such as process and design documentation.
• Assist less experienced colleagues in resolving end‑user issues with the AVD services.
• Support Windows Zero Touch Implementation (ZTI) processes for AVD solutions.
• Manage and maintain Azure AVD resources and OS images; deploy monthly OS and application patches to existing AVD VMs.
• Help troubleshoot AVD issues and provide remediation steps for resolution.
• Create, execute, and troubleshoot Power Shell scripts and other deployment capabilities to automate Azure Virtual Desktop functionality and operations.
• Develop strategy and plans to implement Windows Zero Touch Implementation for AVD solutions.
• Create Host Pools for Azure AVD images, manage and maintain AVD images, apply patches to the monthly images, and roll out host‑pool updates with monthly images.
• Work with your manager to help support identification, reporting, tracking, and mitigation of risks/issues discovered.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• 10+ years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field may substitute for 5 years of experience).
• Current certification for Security+ or any of CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP.
• Experience building Windows client systems; automated build processes preferred.
• Experience with Azure resources and deployments.
• Ability to create and execute documented detailed technical processes.
• Strong Windows Operating System problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and clients.
• Experience with Windows virtualization capabilities:
  Azure Virtual Desktop or VMware Horizon VDI preferred;
  Microsoft Hyper‑V, VMware ESXi, or Microsoft RDS acceptable.
• Experience with Windows Zero Touch Installation (ZTI) processes.
• Experience with STIG Windows security controls and NIST 800‑53 or other regulatory requirements.
• Experience creating, executing and troubleshooting complex Power Shell scripts.
• Experience managing Active Directory domain user and computer objects.
• Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager.
• Certifications:
  
  Azure Dev Ops Engineering Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Experience integrating, securing, and understanding Microsoft platform services such as ADCS, ADFS, Windows AD‑integrated PKI, and SSO implementation.
• Experience with endpoint policy controls via AD Group Policy Object and Intune;
  Terraform deployments;
  Windows Smartcard authentication.

• Flexible work environment.
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like‑minded professionals.
• Work with innovative, cutting‑edge technologies.
• Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits.
• Work‑life balance you can count on.
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime.
• Matching 401(k).
• Fully paid medical, life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including paid site closure days.
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Company‑sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.