Technical Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in the virtualization space is seeking a VDI Architect to lead the design and deployment of VDI solutions. You will collaborate with teams across IT to ensure high availability and performance of virtual environments. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in Citrix, VMware, and Azure technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role.
• Expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon, Microsoft AVD.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and user discovery.
• Design end-to-end VDI solutions based on business requirements.
• Lead deployment of VDI systems including storage, networking.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Citrix

VMware Horizon

Microsoft Azure

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