VDI Architect

We are seeking an experienced VDI Architect to join our team at Stefanini. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing virtual desktop infrastructure solutions for our clients.

• Responsibilities:
• VDI Platform Management: Oversee the build and maintenance of application and desktop virtualization platforms, including Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft AVD.
• Documentation and Framework Development: Create and maintain knowledge base articles, architecture frameworks, and detailed diagrams for various end-user and desktop virtualization products.
• Documentation Management: Develop, audit, and update all VDI-related documentation, including architecture, configuration, processes, service records, asset inventories, topologies, and support manuals.
• Knowledge Transfer and Training: Provide detailed design and operational documentation to team members and develop training resources for support personnel to offer Tier I support to end users.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with the project delivery team to ensure the successful completion of medium to large enterprise projects.
• Vendor and Management Collaboration: Work with vendors and management on VDI-related hardware, software, licensing, and service engagements.
• Customer Demonstrations: Facilitate in-depth demonstrations of VDI functions and features to customers.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on new features and product releases to become an acknowledged expert in the field.

To be successful in this role, the VDI Architect will need to have the following qualifications:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with 8+ years of experience in one or more EUC technologies, including Horizon & Horizon Cloud, Citrix CVAD & Intelligent Workspaces, and Microsoft (M365, AVD & AAD).
• VDI Technologies: Proficiency in DEM, App Volumes, VMware Workstation, Citrix XenDesktop, Citrix XenApp, Citrix PVS, Citrix Director, Citrix StoreFront, Citrix MCS, HDX 3DX Pro, NVIDIA vGPU, and Citrix Receiver.
• Solution Design: Experience in designing and building VDI solutions, including Azure Windows Virtual Desktop, Horizon Cloud, and Citrix Cloud on Azure/AWS.
• Application Delivery: Knowledge of end-user application delivery and app modernization technologies (e.g., App Layering, MSIX AppAttach).
• Lifecycle Management: Experience with OS and software lifecycle management, including upgrades and major changes for Windows 10 / O365 / macOS.
• Security and Compliance: Understanding of virtual desktop security and compliance measures, including antivirus, firewalls, disk encryption, and data protection.
• Monitoring and Diagnostics: Skills in virtual desktop monitoring and diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Security Concepts: Hands-on experience with security concepts such as SSL, Kerberos, certificates, MFA, and identity management (SSO).
• Active Directory: Sound knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) infrastructure, including users, permissions, OUs, Group Policies, and Domain Controllers.
• Networking: Understanding of network components such as DHCP, load balancers, and firewalls.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced VDI Architect who can join our team at Stefanini and help us deliver high-quality virtual desktop infrastructure solutions to our clients.