Technical Architect

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a VDI Architect to lead the design and implementation of virtual desktop infrastructure. This role involves collaborative work with IT teams and requires advanced expertise in VDI technologies such as Citrix and VMware, along with strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, Active Directory, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with App Layering; Containerization Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and user discovery.
• Design and deploy end-to-end VDI solutions.
• Evaluate and implement VDI technologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

VMware Horizon

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

Terraform

Job description

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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