Technical Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in technical solutions is seeking a Technical Architect for a 6-month contract in Preston. The role focuses on designing and implementing VDI solutions, requiring deep expertise in Citrix and VMware environments. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant certifications, ensuring optimal VDI performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role.
• Expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft AVD required.
• Relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead VDI solutions based on business requirements.
• Ensure high availability and performance optimization of VDI environments.
• Collaborate with IT teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Scripting and automation

Virtualization

Networking

Active Directory

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Citrix CCE-V

VMware VCAP-DTM

Microsoft Azure certifications

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

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Client:

Advanced Resource Managers

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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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