Global Citrix VDI Architect - Azure Remote

Eliassen Group; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to architect, build, and optimize a next-generation global Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on Citrix-based VDI services with emphasis on scalability, reliability, and user experience.

The contract-to-hire opportunity requires w2 employment and converts to full-time. Responsibilities include design, deployment, performance tuning, cost optimization, and automation for just-in-time desktop provisioning for a worldwide

Qualifications

• 5+ years with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in enterprise environments.
• Strong Azure VDI experience with Azure Compute, Files, NetApp, Monitor.
• Proficiency with automation and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, and ARM/Bicep.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Citrix VDI in Azure to support global end user computing needs.
• Design, implement, and maintain dynamic scaling and automation for just-in-time desktop provisioning and efficient resource usage.
• Engineer and optimize Azure resources across compute, networking, storage, and identity for scalable and secure VDI infrastructure.
• Conduct benchmark testing of VDI images, analyze performance metrics, and implement tuning for a high-quality user experience.
• Collaborate with security, network, and support teams to meet compliance and availability standards.
• Evaluate and pilot alternative VDI platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktop and VMware Horizon Cloud to compare performance, cost, and manageability.
• Monitor, analyze, and continuously improve the VDI environment for performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain documentation for architecture, deployments, performance baselines, and configuration standards.
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and cloud VDI trends.

Skills

Citrix VDI

Microsoft Azure

Automation & Orchestration

PowerShell

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Azure Automation

ARM/Bicep

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to architect, build, and optimize a next-generation global Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on Citrix-based VDI services with emphasis on scalability, reliability, and user experience.

The contract-to-hire opportunity requires w2 employment and converts to full-time. Responsibilities include design, deployment, performance tuning, cost optimization, and automation for just-in-time desktop provisioning for a worldwide