Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Lead Engineer II

KPMG US; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm is seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer to support their Digital Nexus technology organization. This hybrid role involves managing and supporting virtualization projects and requires substantial experience in virtualization design, particularly Citrix solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and substantial knowledge of networking technologies as well as automation with PowerShell.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of recent experience in virtualization design and engineering while managing and supporting large scale projects.
• Capable of designing new VDI environments and supporting technology solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of networking equipment (switches, firewalls, proxy servers).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal Virtualization Operations to gather requirements and deploy tools.
• Design, upgrade, test, and modify the VDI environment based on capacity requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in the development and testing of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

Skills

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Citrix DaaS

Citrix NetScaler / ADC / VPX

Citrix Gateway Service

Citrix App Layering

Citrix XenServer

VMWare ESXi

PowerShell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal Virtualization Operations and Engineering teams to gather requirements and build/deploy appropriate tool; provide technical leadership in the development, integration, and testing of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, supporting multiple geographic locations, network enclaves, and virtual desktop pools
• Offer input on the overall technology plan for the organization, ensuring specific technologies integrate effectively with other aspects of the network security technical infrastructure; collaborate and work effectively with different technology teams and vendors delivering complete networking solutions
• Design, upgrade, test, and modify the VDI environment based on capacity and utilization requirements; troubleshoot and correct detected or reported system and network faults or outages; maintain deep technical and business knowledge of current industry directions and trends; work to deliver technology and products in the roadmap on schedule, and with the highest quality
• Give expert advice and guidance to carry out plans and procedures; ensure product development process adherence, performance and budget targets are met; deliver last tier support for operations and support teams, including root cause analysis and preventative analysis
• Build configuration management, service provisioning, inventory management, resource management, process automation, visibility, and self-service tools; provide training and guidance to other members of the Virtualization Operations and Engineering teams
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum seven years of recent experience in virtualization design and engineering while managing and supporting large scale projects
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Capable of designing new VDI environments and supporting technology solutions; must have experience with cloud hosted VDI solutions
• Skills should include Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix DaaS, Citrix NetScaler / ADC / VPX, Citrix Gateway Service, Citrix App Layering, Citrix XenServer, VMWare ESXi, good understanding of multi-site non-persistent and persistent VDI environments, strong working knowledge of networking equipment (switches, firewalls, proxy servers)
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and systems management
• Ability to create architectural and technical documentation for deployed solutions and knowledge transfer; Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  
  

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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