Technical Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company based in Manchester seeks a VDI Architect to design and implement virtual desktop infrastructure solutions. The role requires expertise in major virtualization technologies like Citrix and VMware, along with strong knowledge of cloud and networking. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role.
• Expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft AVD environments.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools like PowerShell, Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and user discovery for VDI solutions.
• Lead the architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems.
• Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Virtualization

Networking

Active Directory

Cloud Infrastructure

Scripting

Automation

Problem Solving

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

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