Technical Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced VDI Architect to design and implement advanced VDI solutions. This role involves leading architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems while collaborating with various IT teams to ensure optimal performance and security. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Citrix, VMware, and cloud environments, offering a competitive hourly rate up to £100 based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and user discovery and design end-to-end VDI solutions.
• Lead the architecture and deployment of VDI systems ensuring high availability and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to VDI engineers and support teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Citrix

VMware Horizon

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

Terraform

Job description

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

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom