Sr Citrix VDI Engineer

US staffing Inc; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US staffing Inc is looking for a Senior Citrix VDI Engineer to support the modernization of an enterprise virtual desktop environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining VDI environments using Citrix technologies with a focus on optimizing performance and scalability.

The successful candidate will have significant experience with application virtualization and automation. This position provides a hybrid work setting in Buffalo, NY, with opportunities for extended contracts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
• Experience with enterprise-scale Windows VDI environments.
• Familiar with image management and desktop provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise VDI environments using Citrix technologies.
• Support large-scale environments serving thousands of users.
• Automate deployments, configurations, updates, and patching.

Skills

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

VDI engineering

Application virtualization

Automation and scripting

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Role: Senior Citrix VDI Engineer

Location: Buffalo, NY – Hybrid 4 days a week on site

Duration: 6 months to extend

Position Overview

A Senior Citrix VDI Engineer to support modernization and optimization of an enterprise virtual desktop environment.

Responsibilities

• VDI Platform Engineering
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise VDI environments using Citrix technologies.
  • Support large-scale environments serving thousands of enterprise users.
  • Optimize performance, availability, and scalability.
• Application Delivery & Virtualization
  • Modernize application delivery using Citrix virtualization technologies.
  • Support migration from legacy packaging to modern solutions such as MSIX.
  • Implement modern delivery approaches including AppAttach or application layering.
• Infrastructure Integration
  • Partner with compute, networking, storage, and endpoint teams.
  • Ensure VDI platforms integrate with enterprise identity, security, and endpoint systems.
  • Support provisioning, image management, and ongoing lifecycle processes.
• Automation & Optimization
  • Automate deployments, configurations, updates, and patching.
  • Improve operational efficiency through scripting and workflow automation.
• Troubleshooting & Support
  • Diagnose and resolve performance, connectivity, and user experience issues.
  • Troubleshoot Citrix infrastructure components including delivery controllers, brokers, and VDAs.
• Collaboration
  • Work with engineering, app development, and operations groups to ensure platform stability.
  • Contribute to roadmap planning and VDI modernization initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• 8+ years supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
• Strong Citrix VDI engineering and administration experience.
• Application virtualization experience (Citrix, MSIX, etc.).
• Knowledge of AppAttach, application layering, or equivalent solutions.
• Experience with enterprise-scale Windows VDI environments and VDI modernization projects.
• Familiarity with image management and desktop provisioning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure and application layers.
• Experience modernizing large, legacy VDI environments.
• Enterprise, highly regulated environment experience.
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell).
• Experience integrating VDI platforms with enterprise monitoring/security tools.
• Experience supporting large enterprise infrastructure teams.