Virtual Desktop Engineer Job at Gotham Technology Group, New York, NY

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  • Gotham Technology Group
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer to help lead their virtual desktop architecture team. The ideal candidate will drive the design, optimization, and migration of virtual desktop environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Virtual Desktop Architecture : Oversee the virtual desktop architecture team as the senior engineer, ensuring high performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the environment.

Design and Optimize Infrastructure : Collaborate with the senior manager to architect, design, and enhance virtual desktop environments, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.

Evaluate Technologies : Assess and recommend end-user computing technologies, such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), FSLogix, and User Profile Management (UPM), to support deployments.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner with IT, Network, Security, and Application teams to deliver integrated solutions and resolve complex technical challenges related to virtual desktops and end-user computing.

Support Enterprise Applications : Provide escalated support and management for enterprise applications and software across multiple platforms, including AVD, Windows, and mobile environments.

Lead Migration to AVD : Spearhead the transition from Citrix environments to Azure Virtual Desktop, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.

Required Technical Skills

Virtual Desktop Expertise : Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) with experience managing AVD in hybrid or cloud-only environments.

User Profile and Application Management : Proficiency in profile and user personalization management, with hands-on experience in User Profile Management (UPM), Ivanti Workspace Control (formerly Appsense), Ivanti Application Control, and Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) for secure, customized user experiences.

Supporting Technologies : Familiarity with FSLogix and Nerdio for managing AVD environments.

Microsoft Ecosystem : Extensive experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policies, PowerShell, and scripting for automation.

Cloud and Virtualization : Practical knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V) and integrating virtual desktop environments with cloud and virtualized data centers.

Microsoft Hyper-V : Strong skills in managing and optimizing virtual environments using Microsoft Hyper-V.

Preferred Skills

  • Citrix Experience : Prior experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop), NetScaler (Citrix ADC), Citrix Gateway, Machine Creation Services (MCS), Provisioning Services (PVS), and Citrix Cloud deployments is a plus.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in leading virtual desktop architecture and migration projects.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address complex technical issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Job Tags

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