Job Description

The Sr. Virtual Desktop Engineer is responsible for contributing to the strategy, design, and management of our virtualized desktop infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role will also help guide our future direction by evaluating, recommending, and potentially implementing additional end-user computing solutions to support our business objectives, including migrating from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

The ideal candidate is an eager problem solver who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Terrific communication, collaboration skills, and a positive attitude towards team members and internal customers are crucial to success within the role.

Responsibilities

• Virtual Desktop Architecture Leadership: Serve as the senior engineer of the virtual desktop architecture team, ensuring high performance, reliability, and ongoing improvements to the environment.
• Design and Manage Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: Along with the senior manager, lead the architecture, design, and optimization of virtual desktop environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Evaluate and Recommend Technologies: Assess additional end-user computing technologies such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), FSLogix, and User Profile Management (UPM) to support deployments.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Network, Security, and Application teams to deliver integrated solutions, addressing complex technical issues related to virtual desktop and end-user computing.
• End-User Computing Support: Assist the team with escalated support and management of enterprise applications and software across multiple environments (e.g., AVD, Windows, and mobile).
• Migrate from Citrix to AVD: Lead the migration efforts from Citrix environments to Azure Virtual Desktop, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.

Technical Skills

• Virtual Desktop Technologies: Expert knowledge in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and experience with managing AVD in hybrid or cloud-only environments.
• Profile Management, Application Control, and User Personalization: Strong knowledge of profile and user personalization management, including experience with User Profile Management (UPM), Ivanti Workspace Control (formerly Appsense), and Ivanti Application Control and WDAC for secure and customized user experiences.
• Familiarity with Supporting Technologies : Knowledge of additional technologies like FSLogix and Nerdio for managing AVD.
• Microsoft Environment Expertise: Extensive experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policies, PowerShell, and scripting for automation.
• Cloud and Virtualization: Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, VMware, and Hyper-V) with experience integrating virtual desktop environments with cloud and virtualized data centers.
• Citrix Knowledge: Prior experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop), NetScaler (Citrix ADC), Citrix Gateway, MCS, PVS, and Citrix Cloud deployments is a nice to have.
• Microsoft Hyper-V: Proficient in managing and optimizing virtual environments using Microsoft Hyper-V.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience managing and architecting large-scale Citrix environments with proven expertise in performance and reliability.
• Certifications: Microsoft certifications for Azure Virtual Desktop highly regarded. Citrix certifications (e.g., CCP-V, CCE-V) are a plus but not required.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs