Technical Architect

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bolton is seeking a Technical Architect specializing in VDI solutions for a 6-month contract. The role involves conducting user discovery, designing solutions, and leading deployments while ensuring integration with IT security and excellent performance. Candidates should have proven experience, strong technical leadership skills, and relevant certifications in VDI technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role (less hands on and more consultative).
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, Active Directory, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and user discovery for VDI systems.
• Design end-to-end VDI solutions based on best practices.
• Lead the architecture and deployment of VDI systems.

Skills

Citrix

VMware Horizon

Microsoft AVD

Virtualization

Networking

Active Directory

Cloud Infrastructure

Scripting

Automation

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Certifications (e.g., Citrix CCE-V, VMware VCAP-DTM, Microsoft Azure certifications)

Job description

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Client:

Advanced Resource Managers

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Technical Architect - VDI

6-month contract

Paying up to 100p/h (Outside IR35) – DOE

Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical and user discovery
• Design end-to-end VDI solutions based on business requirements and best practices.
• Lead the architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems including storage, networking, and security considerations.
• Evaluate, select, and implement VDI technologies (e.g., Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop).
• Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and disaster recovery of VDI environments.
• Collaborate with IT security, network, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to VDI engineers and support teams.

Experience required:

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role (less hands on and more consultative)
• Expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon and Microsoft AVD environments.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, Active Directory, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform).
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Citrix CCE-V, VMware VCAP-DTM, Microsoft Azure certifications) preferred.
• Experience of App Layering; Containerization Technologies