Windows VDI Administrator
Location: Greenville, SC | Onsite
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $59.95/hour
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Windows VDI Administrator to support a leading global energy organization. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale enterprise virtual desktop environment that directly supports engineering teams responsible for innovative and critical projects worldwide.
If you're passionate about Windows infrastructure, VDI optimization, automation, and delivering an exceptional end-user experience, this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact while working alongside highly technical teams in a complex enterprise environment.
As the Windows VDI Administrator, you'll serve as the dedicated expert responsible for the administration, performance, stability, and continuous improvement of the Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment.
Own and administer the enterprise Windows VDI environment, including desktop images, user sessions, and application delivery.
Support ongoing VDI migration, stabilization, and modernization initiatives.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks impacting engineering users.
Improve desktop responsiveness, reliability, and overall user experience.
Manage Windows image lifecycle activities including patching, deployment, updates, and rollback strategies.
Deploy and standardize enterprise applications across virtual desktop environments.
Lead and support end-user onboarding, provisioning, and data migration efforts.
Troubleshoot complex application compatibility issues involving engineering and simulation software.
Monitor VDI performance, resource utilization, and capacity trends to support future planning.
Drive standardization and automation of Windows deployment processes aligned with modern CI/CD practices.
Partner with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance, security, and vulnerability remediation efforts.
Collaborate closely with infrastructure, networking, and cloud teams supporting AWS-based and enterprise virtual environments.
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Proven experience administering Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
Deep expertise with:
Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy
Windows application delivery
Experience supporting enterprise VDI platforms such as:
Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
VMware Horizon
AWS WorkSpaces
Similar enterprise VDI solutions
Strong knowledge of Windows image management, patching, and lifecycle tools such as SCCM, Intune, or equivalent.
Experience troubleshooting complex application performance and compatibility issues within multi-user environments.
Strong understanding of:
User profile management
Roaming profiles
Folder redirection
Virtual desktop best practices
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
AWS WorkSpaces or cloud-based VDI administration experience.
Experience supporting mixed Windows and Linux virtual desktop environments.
Background supporting engineering, scientific, CAD, simulation, or technical software applications.
Knowledge of software packaging and deployment automation.
PowerShell scripting and administrative automation experience.
Experience with application delivery and software store models.
This is more than a traditional systems administration role. You'll play a key role in shaping and enhancing the desktop experience for engineering teams working on high-impact projects within a global organization.
Work on large-scale enterprise VDI technologies and modernization initiatives.
Influence user experience improvements across a global engineering community.
Collaborate with highly skilled infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams.
Gain exposure to cutting-edge virtualization and cloud technologies.
Join a culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Competitive pay with the opportunity to make a visible and measurable impact from day one.
If you have a strong background in Windows infrastructure, enterprise VDI administration, and delivering exceptional end-user experiences, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your IT infrastructure career and help power the technology environment behind a world-class engineering organization.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
