VDI/VMware Omnissa Horizon Engineer

***W2 ONLY

***Due to client requirements, must be able to work in the US without sponsorship. NO third party candidates

Our client, a large financial bank, is looking for a strong VDI Engineer with Omnissa Horizon experience. This is a long term contract position, sitting 3 days a week in Jersey City, NJ.

▶︎ Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and lifecycle management of Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) environments.

• Oversee migration from legacy VDI platforms (Moonshot, Nutanix) to a unified Horizon-based architecture.

• Integrate VDI with Workspace ONE, Active Directory, profile management tools, and endpoint management systems.

• Provide Tier 3 technical support and perform root cause analysis for complex VDI incidents.

• Develop automation scripts for desktop provisioning and application delivery (PowerShell, Python, etc.).

• Monitor VDI performance and optimize system configurations to improve stability and user experience.

• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning for VDI platforms.

• Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership for VDI-related projects and modernization initiatives.

▶︎ The right candidate will possess:

• Expertise in Omnissa Horizon architecture, performance tuning, and enterprise-scale deployments.

• Strong understanding of Windows 10/11, AD, Group Policy, profile management, and endpoint integration.

• Hands-on experience building modern VDI environments within global or regulated industries.

• Strong analytical thinking and ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.

• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams across infrastructure, security, and operations.

▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with 4+ years focused on VDI technologies.

• Deep expertise in Omnissa Horizon (Instant Clones, App Volumes, DEM).

• Strong Windows OS, Active Directory, GPO, and profile management knowledge.

• Experience with Workspace ONE, thin clients, and hybrid laptop–VDI environments.

• Proven experience with large-scale VDI deployments and performance optimization.

• Excellent communication skills and documentation ability.

▶︎ Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: VMware Horizon, Workspace ONE, or equivalent Omnissa credentials.

• Experience with automation & scripting (PowerShell, Python).

• Background in financial services or other regulated environments.

This is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $73.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.