Remote VDI Architect - Citrix on Azure (Contract)

Eliassen Group; Salem (OR); 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 design, deploy, and optimize a global Citrix-based VDI in Microsoft Azure. You will drive just-in-time desktop provisioning, automation, and cost control for a worldwide user base.

The role emphasizes scalability, performance tuning, and ongoing innovation in cloud VDI technologies, with a path from contract to full-time employment. Strong Azure and Citrix experience required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, including deployment and tuning.
• Strong experience with Azure services relevant to VDI (Compute, Files, NetApp, Monitor).
• Proficiency with automation/orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, and ARM/Bicep.
• Proven ability to implement scalable, cost-effective VDI in the cloud.
• Experience with image optimization, session tuning, and capacity planning for VDI workloads.
• Knowledge of Azure AD and Conditional Access integrations.
• Excellent 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

Azure cloud

Automation tooling

Azure AD/CA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Azure Automation

ARM/Bicep

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize a global Citrix-based VDI in Microsoft Azure. You will drive just-in-time desktop provisioning, automation, and cost control for a worldwide user base.

The role emphasizes scalability, performance tuning, and ongoing innovation in cloud VDI technologies, with a path from contract to full-time employment. Strong Azure and Citrix experience required.