Remote VDI Architect - Citrix/Azure, Global Desktops

Eliassen Group; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to architect, build, and optimize a next-generation global Citrix-based VDI in Microsoft Azure. This contract-to-hire role focuses on scalability, reliability, and an outstanding user experience, with just-in-time desktop provisioning for a worldwide workforce.

Responsibilities include designing and deploying Citrix VDI in Azure, tuning performance, automating provisioning, and collaborating with security and networking teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops including deployment, management, and performance tuning in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services relevant to VDI such as Azure Compute, Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, and Azure Monitor.
• Proficiency with automation and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, and ARM/Bicep.

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.

Skills

Citrix VDI

Azure Cloud

Automation

Cost optimization

Troubleshooting

Documentation

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 Citrix-based VDI in Microsoft Azure. This contract-to-hire role focuses on scalability, reliability, and an outstanding user experience, with just-in-time desktop provisioning for a worldwide workforce.

Responsibilities include designing and deploying Citrix VDI in Azure, tuning performance, automating provisioning, and collaborating with security and networking teams.