Senior Citrix/VDI Engineer (Powershell & CI/CD) - Sheffield (Hybrid) - Inside IR35

iBSC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

iBSC is seeking a Senior Citrix/VDI Automation Engineer in Sheffield. The role focuses on PowerShell scripting, automation and CI/CD to optimise enterprise VDI environments.

You will manage Citrix CVAD/DaaS, NetScaler/ADC and integrate automation across VMware, OpenShift and Windows 365, leveraging CI/CD practices and AI-assisted tooling to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in desktop virtualisation, including Citrix XenApp, NetScaler, VMware and Windows 365.
• Strong hands-on PowerShell Scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with Jenkins, Ansible and CI/CD/DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of VMware/OpenShift, vCenter, Windows Server 2016/2019, TCP/IP and VPN gateways.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Intune, MECM, IAM tools and related Microsoft technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments and collaborating with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Citrix CVAD/DaaS, NetScaler/ADC and VDI environments.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure operations and reduce manual tasks.
• Support VMware, OpenShift and Windows 365 environments.
• Troubleshoot VDI performance, image provisioning (MCS/PVS) and infrastructure issues.
• Use automation and AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Citrix XenApp

PowerShell

CI/CD

VMware

OpenShift

Windows 365

Active Directory

Intune

MECM

TCP/IP

VPN gateways

Troubleshooting

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

vCenter

Job description

Senior Citrix/VDI Automation Engineer - PowerShell & CI/CD

Location: Sheffield (3 days per week onsite)

Day Rate: £350 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Citrix/VDI Automation Engineer with strong PowerShell Scripting and CI/CD experience to support, optimise and automate enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a solid Citrix engineering background combined with hands‑on automation and DevOps skills.

We are particularly interested in engineers who combine strong Citrix/VDI expertise with hands‑on PowerShell automation and CI/CD capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Citrix CVAD/DaaS, NetScaler/ADC and VDI environments.

• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure operations and reduce manual tasks.

• Support VMware, OpenShift and Windows 365 environments.

• Troubleshoot VDI performance, image provisioning (MCS/PVS) and infrastructure issues.

• Use automation and AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-7 years' experience in desktop virtualisation, including Citrix XenApp, NetScaler, VMware and Windows 365.

• Strong hands‑on PowerShell Scripting and automation experience.

• Experience with Jenkins, Ansible and CI/CD/DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of VMware/OpenShift, vCenter, Windows Server 2016/2019, TCP/IP and VPN gateways.

• Familiarity with Active Directory, Intune, MECM, IAM tools and related Microsoft technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience working in large enterprise environments and collaborating with technical teams.

Desirable: Python Scripting, Microsoft Copilot/AI automation and Agile delivery experience.

We are particularly interested in engineers who combine strong Citrix/VDI expertise with hands‑on PowerShell automation and CI/CD capabilities.