The Zebra hiring (Part-Time) Virtual Desktop Strategy Contractor • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
The ZebraTZ

(Part-Time) Virtual Desktop Strategy Contractor

The Zebra is an insurance comparison site that simplifies insurance shopping by allowing users to compare rates from over 200 carriers. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, they aim to make insurance black and white.

The Zebra

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 125k-187k USD

United States only

Introduction:

The Zebra revolutionizes how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," we put that into practice by valuing traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems.

We are seeking a contract Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solutions Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as an internal advisor and technical liaison during the implementation of a third-party VDI solution. This part-time contract position will support our IT and Business Systems teams by providing hands-on expertise in VDI technologies, ensuring alignment with best practices, and enabling successful knowledge transfer from vendor to internal teams.

This role will contribute to establishing a sustainable and scalable VDI model for IT operations, improving on-boarding efficiency, and enabling secure, reliable virtual workspaces for both Windows and Linux users across our workforce.

Contract Details

  • 30 hours/week, with flexible scheduling

  • Remote-friendly

  • $60-$90 rate, determined pending evaluations

  • 2-3 month contract with potential extension based on project phases

Location:

Our teams can choose to work remotely in the U.S. Join us in our Austin, Texas office, or opt for a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you!

Please note - At this time we are not able to hire in California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New York.

What You'll Do:

  • Subject Matter Expertise

    • Act as the internal expert on VDI platforms, protocols, and deployment models (cloud, hybrid)

    • Evaluate vendor proposals and designs to ensure alignment with corporate standards, security policies, and operational needs

    • Provide ongoing technical input throughout the project’s implementation

  • Implementation Support

    • Partner with the internal stakeholders and external vendor to ensure successful delivery of the VDI pilot and broader rollout

    • Identify configuration gaps, potential risks, and opportunities for optimization based on hands-on experience

    • Perform and document User Acceptance Testing & system performance reviews

    • Provide user support during implementation

  • Knowledge Transfer & Documentation

    • Translate technical implementation details into actionable guides/SOPs for IT operations and support teams

    • Review rollout plans, assist with internal training, provide documentation for environment and deployment process

  • Collaboration & Advisory

    • Work closely with Compliance, IT, InfoSec, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure the solution meets cross-functional requirements

    • Advise on endpoint strategies, image management, remote access configurations, and user provisioning models

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience:

    • 3+ years of practical experience supporting or implementing VDI solutions in an IT infrastructure role

    • Proficient with multiple VDI technologies such as Amazon WorkSpaces, Microsoft AVD, VMware VDI, or similar

  • Skills:

    • Experienced with desktop virtualization, networking, Active Directory, identity management, and security best practices

    • Hands-on experience supporting mixed desktop environments (Windows and Mac)

    • Ability to effectively communicate solutions in practical language between technical and business stakeholders

Experience that will Impress the Heck out of Us:

Skills / Certifications

  • Microsoft Azure / InTune

  • Okta

  • AWS Cloud

  • VMware

  • Linux Distribution

About The Zebra:

The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 -- it's “insurance in black and white.”

We've garnered the attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition!

Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

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Salary

Salary: 125k-187k USD

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About The Zebra

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At The Zebra, we are revolutionizing the insurance industry through groundbreaking technology. Since our inception in 2012, our mission has been to simplify the complex world of insurance, making it transparent and accessible for everyone. We empower consumers by providing a dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool that allows them to effortlessly compare rates and policies from over 100 insurance companies. This innovative approach ensures that drivers and homeowners can identify insurance carriers that offer the coverage, service level, and pricing that perfectly suit their unique needs. Our platform is designed to take the hassle out of insurance shopping, making it fast, simple, and effective. We are committed to helping people find the best fit for their needs, transforming what has traditionally been an overwhelming process into a straightforward experience.

Through relentless innovation, The Zebra has become a leading independent insurance comparison site in the nation. We are not an insurance carrier ourselves; instead, we act as a trusted intermediary, helping consumers navigate the myriad of options available in the market. Our powerful technology crunches the numbers after users answer a few simple questions, presenting quotes from major insurance companies in minutes. This allows consumers to make informed decisions without the need to spend hours creating spreadsheets or on the phone. We are continually pushing the boundaries of our digital experience to deliver maximum value to our users. Our commitment extends to data protection, ensuring that all personal information is handled responsibly and used to help consumers find the coverage they need. By focusing on an end-to-end online insurance experience, we aim to provide a seamless journey from comparing quotes to purchasing and managing policies. Recently, we enhanced our capabilities by acquiring Marble, a digital platform for managing and saving on insurance, which will allow us to innovate more rapidly and expand our offerings to include features like policy uploading, a virtual insurance wallet, and automated shopping.

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