Remote VDI Architect: Citrix on Azure for Global Scale

Eliassen Group; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to architect, deploy, and optimize a global Citrix VDI in Microsoft Azure. This remote role focuses on scalability, performance tuning, and cost efficiency for a worldwide user base.

The position is contract-to-hire with a W2 arrangement, offering comprehensive benefits and a path to full-time employment with Eliassen Group. Experience with VDI platforms and cloud automation is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops deployment, management and performance tuning in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services relevant to VDI.
• 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.
• 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

PowerShell

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Azure AD

Conditional Access

VMware Horizon Cloud

Automation

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Tools

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Azure Automation

PowerShell

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a VDI Engineer to architect, deploy, and optimize a global Citrix VDI in Microsoft Azure. This remote role focuses on scalability, performance tuning, and cost efficiency for a worldwide user base.

The position is contract-to-hire with a W2 arrangement, offering comprehensive benefits and a path to full-time employment with Eliassen Group. Experience with VDI platforms and cloud automation is essential.