Technical Architect

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a VDI Architect to design and implement virtual desktop solutions. The candidate will lead deployments, ensuring high availability and performance. Significant expertise in VDI technologies like Citrix and VMware is required, along with strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and user discovery.
• Design end-to-end VDI solutions based on business requirements.
• Lead the architecture and deployment of VDI systems.

Skills

Virtualization

Networking

Active Directory

Cloud Infrastructure

Scripting

Automation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Citrix CCE-V certification

VMware VCAP-DTM certification

Microsoft Azure certifications

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

VMware Horizon

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

Terraform

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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