VDI Engineer

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience deploying, managing, and tuning Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services used for VDI, including Azure Compute, Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, and Azure Monitor.
• Proficiency with automation and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, and ARM/Bicep.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable, cost-effective, high-performing cloud virtual desktop solutions.
• Experience optimizing images, tuning session performance, and planning capacity for VDI workloads.
• Knowledge of identity and access integrations, including Azure AD and Conditional Access.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation abilities.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Willingness and ability to work on a W-2 basis and transition to full-time employment after the contract period.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and deploy Citrix VDI services in Azure for global end-user computing.
• Build and maintain dynamic scaling and automation for just-in-time desktop provisioning and efficient resource utilization.
• Engineer and optimize Azure compute, networking, storage, and identity resources to support scalable, secure VDI.
• Benchmark VDI images, review performance data, and tune the environment to improve the user experience.
• Partner with security, network, and support teams to meet compliance and availability requirements.
• Assess and pilot other VDI platforms, including Azure Virtual Desktop and VMware Horizon Cloud, comparing performance, cost, and manageability.
• Monitor and continually improve VDI performance and cost efficiency.
• Document architecture, deployments, performance baselines, and configuration standards.
• Keep current with industry practices, emerging technologies, and cloud VDI trends.

Technologies:

• AI
• ARM
• Architect
• Azure
• Citrix
• Cloud
• Support
• Network
• PowerShell
• Security
• Terraform
• VMware
• DevOps

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We are recruiting for a remote VDI Engineer contract-to-hire opportunity focused on developing and improving a next-generation global virtual desktop environment in Microsoft Azure. The W-2 hourly pay range is $65–$75, with the possibility of full-time employment after the contract period. Eligible W-2 employees regularly scheduled for at least 30 hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits, and sick time where required by law. We use AI tools during initial application screening, with human recruiters reviewing AI-assisted evaluations before hiring decisions. Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm offering technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity. We also offer a referral program with a potential $1,000 payment for a successful referral.

last updated 43 week of 2026