Virtual Desktop Engineer (Citrix)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is hiring a Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer (Citrix) in London 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.

In this hybrid contract role, you will partner with architecture, security and application teams, manage CVAD deployments, MCS lifecycles, and Azure integrations to

Qualifications

• Citrix Cloud and CVAD experience with Cloud Connectors, StoreFront, Workspace/Gateway, and HDX optimization.
• Expert in MCS, Citrix UPM/WEM, and Ivanti AppSense for multisession environments.
• Experience with Microsoft App-V sequencing and lifecycle governance.
• Azure integration, Zero Trust security controls, and PowerShell automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and deployment of CVAD on Citrix Cloud (HLD/LLD).
• Manage image lifecycles, patching, and storage optimisation using MCS.
• Integrate Citrix Cloud with Azure, focusing on identity, networking, and failover.
• Troubleshoot performance, logon times, and session reliability with Citrix Director and Azure Monitor.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams on engineering workstreams.

Skills

Citrix Cloud & CVAD

Provisioning & Profiles

Application Delivery

Cloud Infrastructure

Tools

Cloud Connectors

StoreFront

Workspace/Gateway

MCS

Citrix UPM/WEM

Ivanti AppSense

Microsoft App-V

Azure Monitor

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title: Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer (Citrix)

Location: London, UK

Work 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.