Virtualization Desktop Integration Technology Consultant Job in Washington 20001, District Of Columbia US

TAD PGS, INC. is currently seeking an Virtualization Desktop Integration Technology Consultant for one of our clients in Washington D.C.


Job Description:

Our client is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services, and imaging and printing. Our $4 billion annual RD investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies so we can better serve customers and enter new markets. We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers.

The goal of our client's Enterprise Services US Public Sector practice is to establish our client as the world's leading information technology company; to be the best at helping customers manage and transform their IT environments to optimize business outcomes; and to be the provider of choice for IT infrastructure solutions that support the mission of our clients in the Federal marketplace. This is an exciting time to join us! We are experiencing year over year growth, outpacing our market. We continue to capitalize and grow our key Consulting solution areas:

1. Data Center Transformation
2. Enterprise Software Management (software, ITIL)
3. Client, Microsoft Workplace Services
4. Cyber Security
5. Platforms Infrastructure Migration

The Solutions division within the US Public Sector Consulting Practice is now searching for a senior level Technology Consultant based in the Washington DC Metro region with experience managing the growth and development of programs and accounts within the Public Sector community. This role will report to the Client, Microsoft Workplace Services Practice.

Experience Summary

We are looking for a Technical Consultant to work in the area of VDI and Desktop Virtualization

The person selected for this position should have at least 5 years of increasing responsibility for and delivering of desktop solutions and/or virtualization solutions with a track record of participating in and leading several successful technical implementations, technical upgrades, and migrations.

The VDI Technical Consultant will be working "hands on" and/or leading the technical aspects of projects on-site with HP clients. He or She will be responsible for implementing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure technologies and other related packaged solutions according to the established Statement of Work with the client. In addition, the VDI Technical Consultant will actively ensure accurate and on-time implementation of the project deliverables, and assist the Project Manager with project planning including iteration of the tasks involved in delivery, identification of key resources, timelines, and milestones. The VDI Technical Consultant may also assist the Business Development Lead and a Consulting Principal with creating the SOW, project plans, and other deliverables for the client.

Required Skills:

  • Experience with the architecting and designing of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge and implementation experience of one or more of Citrix XenDesktop, VMware View, and Quest VDI products
  • Knowledge and implementation experience with one or more of VMware ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and Quest Virtualization Solutions
  • Broad understanding of networking, system management, and Windows operating systems
  • Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal) to all management levels within customer organization.
  • Ability to listen carefully and extract key issues
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills/experience
  • Excellent interview and documentation skills
  • Ability to socialize and generate consensus for new ideas and to overcome resistance
  • Teaching, training, coaching and mentoring skills
  • Preferred Skills:

  • Implementation experience with or leading a project for the rollout of desktop upgrades
  • Knowledge and experience with the Lakeside Software and AppSense software tools
  • VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft certifications a plus
  • Solid project management skills/experience
  • TAD PGS, INC. specializes in delivering secure, reliable and rapidly implemented workforce solutions to the U.S. Federal marketplace, including U.S. Government agencies and their prime contractors. With more than 50 years of experience, TAD PGS, INC. has earned a reputation for accountability, a value that government agencies and prime contractors both demand and deserve.

    A wholly owned subsidiary of the Adecco Group, the world’s largest workplace solutions provider, TAD PGS, INC. sources professionals for the full spectrum of federal positions, from administrative to management, and those contracts requiring extremely niche-oriented technical skills and the highest levels of security clearance.

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