Technical Architect

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Portsmouth seeks a Technical Architect for a six-month contract focused on VDI solutions. Your role will involve designing user-specific solutions, leading the architecture and deployment of VDI systems, and ensuring their performance. Proven expertise in Citrix, VMware, and Azure environments is essential, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end VDI solutions based on business requirements.
• Lead the architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to VDI engineers.

Skills

Virtualization

Networking

Active Directory

Cloud Infrastructure

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Relevant Certifications (e.g., Citrix CCE-V, VMware VCAP-DTM)

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

VMware Horizon

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

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Client:

Advanced Resource Managers

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, 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