Remote Citrix VDI Architect in Azure

Eliassen Group; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to architect, build, and optimize a global Citrix-based VDI on Microsoft Azure. You will design, deploy, and tune performance while controlling costs and delivering just-in-time desktop provisioning for a worldwide user base.

This contract-to-hire role is remote and paid on a W2 basis. A benefits package is included, with clear path to full-time employment after the contract period.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with Azure services relevant to VDI (Compute, Files, NetApp, Monitor).
• Proficiency with automation tools PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, and ARM/Bicep.
• Proven ability to implement scalable, cost-effective, and performant virtual desktop solutions in the cloud.
• Experience with image optimization, session performance tuning, and capacity planning for VDI workloads.
• Knowledge of identity and access control integrations such as Azure AD and Conditional Access.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Citrix VDI services 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 expert

Automation scripting

Azure familiarity

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Azure ARM/Bicep

Azure Monitor

Azure Files

Azure NetApp Files

VMware Horizon Cloud

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to architect, build, and optimize a global Citrix-based VDI on Microsoft Azure. You will design, deploy, and tune performance while controlling costs and delivering just-in-time desktop provisioning for a worldwide user base.

This contract-to-hire role is remote and paid on a W2 basis. A benefits package is included, with clear path to full-time employment after the contract period.