Chicago IL
Job Description:
>> Lead end-to-end architecture design of Microsoft RDS environments (HA, DR, scalability)
>> Define target architecture including RD Gateway, Broker, Session Hosts, FSLogix, and SQL backend
>> Drive solution design and sizing strategy based on user workload and scalability requirements
>> Architect secure access model (Gateway, Web Access, load balancing)
>> Lead Citrix XenApp to Microsoft RDS migration strategy, including Discovery & assessment, Application compatibility validation and Migration wave planning.
>> Define migration approach (side-by-side phased wave-based)
>> Review and approve Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD)
>> Collaborate with other infrastructure teams in the project as required
>> Provide guidance on App-V FSLogix integration
>> Ensure governance, compliance, and adherence to enterprise standards
>> Drive performance optimization, capacity planning, and troubleshooting
>> Support stakeholder discussions, architecture reviews, and client governance forums
Requirements:
>> Strong expertise in Microsoft RDS architecture and implementation
>> Experience in Citrix XenApp Citrix Virtual Apps to RDS migration
>> Deep understanding of RDS components like RD Gateway, RD Broker, Session Hosts.
>> FSLogix profile management
>> High Availability & Load Balancing
>> Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and Nutanix AHV platform
>> Strong understanding of Windows Server environments
>> Experience in enterprise-scale migration projects