Senior VDI Administrator

Citco GSGS; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a key member of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge VMware Horizon solutions and Microsoft Azure, ensuring clients have seamless access to their critical information. You will be responsible for building and maintaining Windows 10 VDI images, providing L3 support, and monitoring VDI infrastructure. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position allows you to thrive in a collaborative environment that values diversity and personal growth. If you are self-motivated and eager to tackle challenges in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VMware Horizon VDI solutions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Azure public cloud.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Windows 10 VDI images and support Azure Virtual Desktop solutions.
• Provide L3 support for Windows 10 non-persistent/floating VDI.

Skills

VMware Horizon VDI

Microsoft Azure

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

VMware Horizon Cloud

Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

ThinPrint

Linux

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

Proprietary software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment space. Through our network of global development centres, Citco invests heavily in technology development, security, and infrastructure to ensure our clients continue to receive award-winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.

As a core member of our Virtual Desktop Infrastructure team in the Infrastructure Support group, you will work with dedicated professionals to ensure our clients maintain access to their critical information assets while keeping Citco ahead of industry trends.

About You:

• You have 5+ years of experience in VMware Horizon VDI solutions
• Experience deploying, managing, monitoring and troubleshooting VDI environments
• Experience in VMware Horizon Cloud
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Azure public cloud
• Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate with customers to find optimal solutions
• Experience in any of the following, or similar, is a plus:
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Microsoft Windows 10 multi-session
  • Microsoft FSLogix
  • PowerShell scripting
  • ThinPrint
  • Basic Linux knowledge
• You are self-motivated, innovative and analytical with strong attention to detail and the ability to think laterally for problem solving
• You are able to meet deadlines and changing priorities. Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment, sometimes independently and sometimes as part of a project team

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Your Role:

• You will build and maintain Windows 10 VDI images
• Maintain VMware Horizon solution on cloud and on-prem
• Support Azure Virtual Desktop solutions
• Package applications into AppStacks
• Provide L3 support for Windows 10 non-persistent/floating VDI and multi-session desktops
• Monitor VDI infrastructure via VMware and in-house tools
• Monitor Service Desk queues and comply with quality guidelines when managing incidents
• Respond and comply with escalation policies and procedures
• Provide 8x5 operational support. Promptly respond to telephone calls, voice-mails and emails
• Participate in weekend on-call schedule
• Resolve and document system errors and performance issues
• Perform root cause analysis of critical errors and outages