Technical Architect - VDI (Luton)

Technical Architect - VDI

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled VDI Architect to conduct discovery of an existing Citrix VDI solution to determine user personas; usage; utilization and software analysis. With an outcome to determine future treatment decisions for use-cases moving to Laptops/Desktops, Azure VDI or potentially retention of on-premise VDI platform.

The ideal candidate will have

- Deep expertise in VDI technologies such as Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft AVD.

- Previous experience of conducting discovery and analysis of existing environments to determine future solution designs and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical and user discovery
• Design end-to-end VDI solutions based on business requirements and best practices.
• Lead the architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems including storage, networking, and security considerations.
• Evaluate, select, and implement VDI technologies (e.g., Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop).
• Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and disaster recovery of VDI environments.
• Collaborate with IT security, network, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to VDI engineers and support teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role (less hands on and more consultative)
• Expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon and Microsoft AVD environments.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, Active Directory, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform).
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Citrix CCE-V, VMware VCAP-DTM, Microsoft Azure certifications) preferred.
• Experience of App Layering; Containerization Technologies