VDI VMware Horizon Administrator

Job title: VDI VMware Horizon Administrator

Experience: 10+ years

Location: New York, NY (Hybris)

We are looking for a VDI VMware Horizon Administrator with hands-on experience in Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) and virtual desktop infrastructure administration.

Key Skills:

• VMware Administration
• Omnissa Horizon VDI Administration
• Horizon Connection Servers
• Application Packaging (MSI, MSIX)
• App Volumes / AppStacks
• DEM and FSLogix
• Windows 10/11 Administration & Deployment
• Thin Clients (Dell Wyse, HP ThinPro, IGEL)

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Horizon VDI environments.

• Manage application packaging and deployment using MSI/MSIX and App Volumes.

• Configure and support DEM and FSLogix profile management.

• Maintain Horizon infrastructure, Connection Servers, and virtual desktops.

• Support Windows 10/11 deployments and thin client technologies.

• Troubleshoot VDI performance and end-user issues.

• Applications will be accepted until 10/31/2026

• The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contribution

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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• Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

• Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

• Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

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About Cognizant:

• Cognizant is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.