Technical Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Technical Architect specializing in VDI solutions for a 6-month contract in Leeds. This role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing VDI systems while collaborating with various IT teams. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Citrix and VMware solutions and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft AVD environments.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems.
• Ensure high availability and performance optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to VDI engineers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

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Client:

Advanced Resource Managers

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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