Virtual Desktop Engineer (Citrix)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment in London is seeking a Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer to design, implement, and optimise multisession Citrix Cloud environments. You will lead end-to-end platform design, drive migrations to the cloud, and ensure high availability and security across the infrastructure.

You will lead engineering workstreams, collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams, and ensure smooth delivery of desktop virtualization services with a focus on performance

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise with Citrix Cloud, CVAD, Cloud Connectors, StoreFront, Workspace/ Gateway, HDX optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and deployment of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Citrix Cloud.
• Manage image lifecycles, patching, and storage optimisation using MCS.
• Integrate Citrix Cloud with Azure, focusing on Entra ID, networking, and failover designs.
• Troubleshoot performance, logon times, and session reliability using Citrix Director and Azure Monitor.
• Lead engineering workstreams and collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams.

Skills

Citrix Cloud & CVAD

MCS/UPM-WEM

App-V governance

Azure integration & PowerShell

Job description

Job Title: Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer (Citrix)
Location: London, UKWork Type: Contract (6 months with potential extension)Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role: We are hiring a Virtual Desktop Engineer for a leading enterprise to design, implement, and optimise high-performance multisession Citrix Cloud environments. You will lead end-to-end platform design, drive migrations to the cloud, and ensure high availability and security across the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture (HLD/LLD) and deployment of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) on Citrix Cloud.

• Manage image lifecycles, patching, and storage optimisation using Machine Creation Services (MCS).

• Integrate Citrix Cloud with Azure, focusing on identity (Entra ID), networking, and resilient failover designs.

• Troubleshoot large-scale performance bottlenecks, logon times, and session reliability using Citrix Director and Azure Monitor.

• Lead engineering workstreams and collaborate closely with architecture, security, and application teams.

Must-Have Skills:

• Citrix Cloud & CVAD: Strong hands‑on expertise with Cloud Connectors, StoreFront, Workspace/Gateway, and HDX protocol optimisation.

• Provisioning & Profiles: Expert in MCS, Citrix UPM/WEM, and Ivanti AppSense for multisession environments.

• Application Delivery: Proven experience with Microsoft App-V (sequencing and lifecycle governance).

• Cloud Infrastructure: Azure ecosystem integration, Zero Trust security controls, and PowerShell scripting for automation.