Remote VDI Architect - Citrix/Azure (Contract-to-Hire)

Eliassen Group

Boise (ID)

Remote

USD 90,000 - 103,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

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 includes design, deployment, performance tuning, and cost optimization of Citrix-based VDI services with a focus on scalability, reliability, and user experience.

The engineer will pilot new technologies and deliver automated, just-in-time desktop provisioning for a global user base.

Qualifications

5+ years with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in enterprise environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Azure services relevant to VDI (Compute, Files, NetApp, Monitor).
Experience with automation/orchestration tools (PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, ARM/Bicep).
Ability to implement scalable, cost-effective, performant VDI solutions in the cloud.
Experience with image optimization, session performance tuning, and capacity planning for VDI workloads.

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy Citrix VDI services in Azure for global end-user computing needs.
Design, implement, and maintain dynamic scaling and just-in-time desktop provisioning.
Engineer and optimize Azure resources across compute, networking, storage, and identity.
Conduct benchmark testing of VDI images and tune performance for quality user experience.
Collaborate with security, network, and support teams to meet compliance and availability standards.
Evaluate and pilot alternative VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Horizon Cloud).
Monitor, analyze, and continuously improve the VDI environment for cost-effectiveness.
Maintain documentation for architecture, deployments, baselines, and configuration standards.