Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator

Peraton

Agency: Peraton
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $66K - $106K
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-06-04

Job Description

Responsibilities
Job Description
:

Peraton is seeking an experienced systems
Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator
to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client's global missions.

The successful Virtual
Desktop
Systems Administrator
c
andidate will
understand the VDI infrastructure, specifically how storage and network connectivity affect VDI performance and end user experience; ho
e
peri
pherals and devices affect work within the VDI; and how security integrates within the solution that
doesn't

impact
the user experience
.

Responsibilities:

Manage
VDI environments,
desktop
computers,
devices
and systems for the program
, including installs, configuration for systems software deployments,
upgrade

and patch management.

Analyze and make technical recommendations for
desktop configuration
selection
to achieve fit for purpose for end users.

Create,
maintain
and deploy desktop images.

Monitor and
maintain

file server
permissions by p
erform
ing
moves, adds,
deletes
and modifications of users
for
smooth and secure operations
.

Support
implement
ation of
network security and redundancy by providing cryptography to network applications
;
managing host security, file permissions,
backup
and disaster recovery plans
to
ensure
file system integrity
.

Develop and conduct user training and instructions for program operating systems and applications.

Install, configure,
test

and
maintain
desktop and laptop PCs, mobile
devices
and peripherals, such as printers.

Troubleshoot to proactively resolve issues and their root causes
and
respond to technical requests for support
.

Assess ongoing user experience and
take action to resolve
issues or to make enhancements.

Develop,
implement
and
maintain
processes, procedures, test cases, test results, issue resolutions, performance analysis, and user guidelines/ instructions documentation.

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
:

Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearances.

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a
Bachelor's
degree (
Master's
degree and 3 years of relevant experience or PhD with 0 years relevant experience).

Additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree.
Previous
experience working as a PC Technician
, VDI Administrator
or other IT Support role
s that provided the experience needed to be successful in the Desktop
Systems Admin VDI
role
.

Current CISSP or Security + Certification.

Desired Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.

DoD 8570.01-M IAT I or DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification.

Security Clearance:

This Position
requires
an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is
required

To hold this clearance.

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit
peraton.com
to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range
$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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