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VMware Horizon VDI Support Specialist

VMware Horizon VDI Support Specialist
12+ month contract
Hybrid 3 days a week Downtown Dallas

 
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Support Specialist to join our team. This individual will serve as the primary technical resource for supporting and maintaining the VMware Horizon VDI platform across all levels of the support model (Level 1 to Level 3). The role will involve resolving end-user VDI issues, maintaining golden images, deploying new desktop pools, and working with application teams to ensure seamless virtual desktop functionality. The ideal candidate will work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure optimal performance, usability, and security of the virtual desktop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1–3 support for Horizon VDI user issues, including session performance, access, printing, and profile-related incidents
• Create, maintain, and update golden images for various user groups, including application packaging, patching, and configuration
• Validate and troubleshoot application functionality within VDI sessions in partnership with application owners
• Create and manage desktop pools in Horizon Administrator/Console, including both persistent and non-persistent configurations
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement permanent fixes
• Maintain user entitlement mappings and access to appropriate VDI pools
• Monitor system health and generate reports on performance, usage, and capacity
• Test and implement updates, patches, and version upgrades to Horizon components and base images
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team on escalations related to networking, storage, or host-level issues
• Document standard operating procedures, troubleshooting steps, and FAQs for internal knowledgebase
• Coordinate UAT testing for new images or configurations with business stakeholders
• Participate in change management and implementation planning for VDI-related initiatives
• Support onboarding and training for new users accessing the VDI environment

Qualifications
Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred Certification(s): VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM).

Required Experience:

• 2+ years in IT support roles with at least 1 year supporting VDI environments
• Experience supporting VMware Horizon View (7.x or 8.x), including Connection Server, Composer, and Agent
• Experience with Windows desktop OS (Windows 10/11), Active Directory, and group policies
• Proficiency with tools like Horizon Administrator/Console, vSphere Client, and basic PowerShell scripting

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years supporting end-user computing or VDI in enterprise environments
• Deep experience creating and maintaining golden images including app installs, optimizations, and Windows updates
• Familiarity with application packaging and troubleshooting app behavior in virtual environments
• Experience deploying and managing desktop pools, including automated, linked clone, or instant clone pools
• Working knowledge of FSLogix, profile redirection, and user data management
• Experience integrating VDI with multi-factor authentication, antivirus, and DLP tools
• Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing and ITSM platforms
• Experience collaborating with infrastructure teams on networking, DNS, storage, and security configurations for VDI
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Horizon Help Desk Tool, vRealize Operations, ControlUp)
• Certifications such as VMware VCP-DTM, ITIL Foundation, or CompTIA A+ are highly desirable.

Estimated Min Rate: $42.00
Estimated Max Rate: $65.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.