Job Summary:

This position is in support of the Department of State as a part of the Vanguard 2.2.1 contract.

A current Top Secret security clearance is required for consideration. The candidate will be responsible for the integration and deployment of a thin client management system and the associated thin client operating system configuration. The candidate will research, analyze, evaluate and integrate as necessary new and emerging technologies in order to find ways to deliver a superior IT environment to the bureaus in a cost effective and secure manner.

The candidate will support the continuing goal of incorporating these innovative technologies into the Department's equipment modernization program.



Responsibilities:

Execute the duties and responsibilities as a member of the Global IT Modernization Team at the DOS Information Resources Management bureau.

Integrate and deploy existing thin client management system based on Client Device manager * Configure and manage thin client images based on Client Thin Pro

Research, integrate, and deploy a thin client management system and associated thin client OS to replace Client Device Manager and Client Thin Pro

Assist with Linux system administration

Coordinate integration and deployment of thin clients with existing Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Participate in functional or UAT testing to ensure selected products meet established specifications.







Requirements:

US Citizenship

A current Top Secret security clearance is required for consideration.



Experience:

Linux system administration (RHEL 7.X)

Windows system administration (Windows 10, Windows embedded)

Thin client and client management systems (HPDM, Stratodesk, Dell Wyse, etc)

Thin Client or Desktop image creation (Ghost, WDS, etc)



Education:

Familiarity with Citrix 7.X

Strong scripting skills

MCSE Certification

RHEL Certification

Familiarity with Ansible

ITIL v3.0 Foundations certificate



Travel:

None



We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.