Technical Architect

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect specializing in VDI solutions for a 6-month contract in Warrington. This role involves designing, architecting, and deploying state-of-the-art VDI systems. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with technologies such as Citrix and VMware and will be responsible for ensuring seamless user experiences, high availability, and performance optimization. Candidates should be proactive, possess strong communication skills, and have relevant certifications in the field to secure this lucrative position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role (more consultative).
• Strong expertise in virtualization, networking, and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and user discovery for VDI implementations.
• Lead architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery of VDI environments.

Skills

Citrix

VMware

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Virtualization

Networking

Active Directory

Scripting

Automation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Citrix CCE-V Certification

VMware VCAP-DTM Certification

Microsoft Azure Certifications

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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