SCCM / App Volumes / VM Ware Administration

Work Location : Remote

Flexible to work on EST time zone - Night Shift.

Notice Period : Immediate to 30 days joiners

Experience : 8+ years

Key responsibilities of a Horizon & App Volumes administrator

• Diagnosing and resolving issues related to virtual desktop access, application compatibility, and user connectivity.
• Creating application packages by capturing applications into virtual disks (AppStacks) to be delivered through App Volumes.
• Defining which users or groups should receive specific application packages based on their needs.
• Configuring and managing the App Volumes Manager, including storage settings, security policies, and user access controls.
• Identifying and resolving issues related to application delivery through App Volumes, including monitoring for potential errors or performance bottlenecks.
• Efficiently updating application packages and rolling out changes to users seamlessly.
• Ensuring seamless integration between App Volumes and the Horizon virtual desktop environment.
• Understanding the architecture and functionalities of VMware Horizon virtual desktop platform.
• In-depth knowledge of App Volumes features, configuration options, and best practices.
• Experience in capturing and packaging applications into virtual disks
• Familiarity with Active Directory user management and group policies for assigning applications.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages to streamline application management.
• Creating and managing virtual desktop pools, assigning user profiles, and deploying golden images across the VDI environment.
• Should be able to handle test and release of applications and Patches using SCCM
• Should have deep knowledge in Image Management using SCCM
• Should be able to create complex software packages using tools like Admi Studio or Orca.
• Provide support for incidents and work requests.

Required skills for a VMware Horizon role:

• Expertise in VMware Horizon architecture, components, and administration
• Understanding of virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere and ESXi
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
• Experience with security best practices for virtual environments
• Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization and vSAN VMware VXRail, vSphere, and PowerEdge Servers
• Strong experience in implementation/ Upgrade of VMware VCenter, ESXi, and other components Upgrade
• Installing and configuring new thin client devices on the network, including setting up network connections, user profiles, and access permissions.
• Diagnosing and resolving problems related to network connectivity, including slow performance, connection drops, and login failures.
• Applying software updates and security patches to thin client devices and the central server to maintain system integrity.
• Creating and managing user accounts on the central server, assigning access levels, and managing user profiles.
• Performs the system administration tasks of high complexity on Windows/VMWare environment
• Installs, tests, tunes, maintains, designs and documents supporting systems, utility programs, monitoring tools
• Provide subject matter expertise for Microsoft Windows Infrastructure, including hardware, software, common services, process improvement, and standardization
• Should be strong in troubleshooting server side as well as client side issues in SCCM
• Should have deep knowledge in Image Management using SCCM
• Should have basic knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019
• Basic knowledge of SQL will be a plus.
• Should be able to resolve the tasks escalated by L1 and L2 teams.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work demands with little oversight
• Flexible to work in shifts 24x7.

Interested candidates can mail me your resume to

Only relevant and short notice candidates are preferred.

Regards,

Manjula Balaraman