Enterprise Architect

BCforward; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,690 - 93,559; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Tempe seeks a VDI Architect for a 7-month contract. This role focuses on managing the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure across various operations, emphasizing user experience and system stability. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in virtualization technologies, specifically VMWare, along with strong skills in networking and communication. Flexibility for extended hours may be required during projects. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years related experience in VMWare Virtualization.
• Minimum five (5) years in VMWare View/Horizon and related technologies.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, Unix, and Windows Operating Systems.

Responsibilities

• Own VDI Platform and recommend solutions for user experience.
• Research and evaluate current and emerging VDI technologies.
• Manage VDI standard OS imaging strategy and integration.

Skills

VMWare Virtualization

Desktop Architecture

End User Computing

Networking Skills

English Communication

Tools

VMWare View

Thin App

App-V

App Volumes

NVIDIA vGPU

Job description

About BCforwardBCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.

Job Description

Duration: 7 months

Location: Tempe AZ

Hourly rate: $ 57.80/ hr on w2

7 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE WITH POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND/CONVERT BASED ON PERFORMACE AND NEEDED

HAVE TO BE FLEXIBLE WORKING LONGER HOURS SOMETIMEN IF NEEDED

Description: VDI Architect’s role is responsible for VDI, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure platform (Engineering and Non-Engineering) across Honeywell’s enterprise and the overall user experience with technology as it relates to the Digital Workplace of the future. This role is responsible for supporting all technology aspects of VDI ranging from Horizon, App Volumes, v Realize Automation, Graphics (vGPU). VDI Architect will continue to evaluate market space and recommend solutions that improve the user experience, system stability, and increase productivity. This role will also be responsible for Operations Support of the VDI Environment

Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Take ownership of VDI Platform (Engineering and Non-Engineering) and recommend solutions that improves the user experience, system stability, and increase productivity
• Research, evaluate, and recommend current and emerging tools, techniques, and technologies as related to VDI, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure technology
• Define, develop, and document all VDI Infrastructure technology aspects ranging from Horizon, Application Virtualization (App Volume, Thin App, App-V), Automation (v Realize Automation) and Graphics virtualizations (3D, vGPU etc.)
• Manage VDI standard O.S. imaging strategy and integration with Applications
• VDI Standards Management and expand VDI Service as plug & play as we expand service beyond initial implementation in a large scale enterprise environment (40,000+ users)
• Analyze, refine, and further develop the Honeywell’s VDI initial implementation according to industry best practice
• Analyze Problem Management and Root Cause Analysis reports and search for trends and solutions to prevent future problems
• Adhere to existing HON IT processes and actively participate in the development of new processes that adhere to best practices (and Firm developed standards) using ITIL methodology including Configuration Management, Change Management, and Release Management.
• Work with cross functional groups (Application Services, Application Development and Infrastructure) to ensure solutions meet performance and reliability goals
• Lead in the development of standard operational procedures and design documentation that follows best practices
• Lead efforts to document and share technical knowledge within team and with other support teams
• Maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction by resolving all tangible problems and concerns and providing excellent client service

Qualification

• Minimum ten (10) years related experience required, with experience in: VMWare Virtualization, Desktop Architecture and End User Computing
• Minimum five (5) years related experience required, with experience in: VMWare View/ VMWare Horizon, Thin App, App-V, App Volumes and NVIDIA vGPU technologies
• Advanced knowledge of Engineering and non-engineering workstations (Hardware) and migration to VDI Platforms
• Proficient Knowledge of Linux, Unix and Windows Operating Systems

Additional Qualifications

• Networking Skills, NSX. Storage Virtualizations (VSAN, NUTANIX)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of external and internal customers
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills