**Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active security clearance.

This role has a specific scope of work:**

• Integrate VDI with stakeholder software and applications;
• Integrate open-source file management software with Azure VDIs for both Linux and Windows
• Adapt legacy Windows applications to work with existing modern code
• Configure, integrate, and manage Microsoft group policies to meet stakeholder access needs;
• Support integration of identity management and access control (Microsoft GPO, SSO, LDAP, etc)
• Stand up and configure windows servers for stakeholder third party applications within the VDI solution;
• Linux and Windows server configuration and administration
• Develop the infrastructure as code to deploy the VDI solution and other supporting resources;
• Automation of infrastructure deployment and management through scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Terraform)
• Provide initial user support for prototype VDI solution;
• Connect Azure VDI solution to AWS infrastructure hosting Cloud File Sharing and Storage solution;
• Ensure accessibility for up to 2,000 users from the stakeholder;
• Integrate solution with other internal company capabilities;
• Integrate CFFS with solution to move files into and out of the VDI environment;
• Provide initial user support for prototype cloud file share.
• Build, deploy, configure, troubleshoot, maintain the above in an air gapped environment

This role will need a strong understanding of infrastructure automation, system integration, identity management (user access and controls), open-source file/data management software, virtualization (cloud or native), linux, windows, and application integration. Key Skills: Python, terraform, ansible; NAS / data management (samba, shares, etc); Linux / Windows scripting (bash, powershell); Linux / windows server admin.

At Skyward Federal we make a difference by challenging the status quo. We solve problems others aren't or can't. Our solutions provide meaningful impact to ongoing missions. Skyward is a start-up so expect to be challenged not only by the gnarly problems we take on as a company, but with tasks outside this job description and outside your current skill set.

Skyward knows that our special sauce is our people and we pride ourselves on creating a culture that allows individuals and teams to contribute and shine. As a team we value a willingness to tackle challenging and ambitious projects through collaboration, finding a way to “yes”, and strong communication. Another thing about our team, we like to drink lots of coffee.

Skyward offers competitive benefits:

• 10% 401K match–fully vested on day one;
• 100% company-paid premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents;
• 100% company-paid premiums for short and long term disability insurance;
• 100% company-paid life insurance policy;
• 4 weeks of paid time off accrued annually;
• 11 federal holidays, plus a bonus “Skyward Holiday” here and there;
• Unlimited sick leave events–paid time off is for travel, projects, fun, not being miserable;
• Annual educational and training budget;
• Awesome equipment (MacBook Pro and more), plus a home office set-up budget;
• Our most popular benefit is a monthly coffee budget–we weren't exaggerating when we said we drink lots of coffee.

Office hours are flexible, but in this role there is expectation of core hours and meeting attendance. Most work is performed remotely with a geographically dispersed team. Preferred hiring for this role is in the Washington D.C. area. Some travel may be required on an as needed basis, but not often. Must be a U.S. citizen.