Citrix Systems Engineer III

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 36 Month(s)

Skills

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Windows 365
Microsoft Azure services
SCCM
Nerdio
Automation
MSIX
PowerShell
Terraform

Job Details

Title: Citrix Systems Engineer III
Location: Charlotte, NC or Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Interview Mode: Webcam & Inperson Interview
NOTE: Onsite in Detroit or Charlotte - Hybrid model - onsite 3 days a week. **AVD Engineer. **Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments; ** AVD, Windows 365, and related Microsoft Azure services - 3+ years; **SCCM & Nerdio; **Automation scripting experience; ** Banking or Financial industry a plus. **Must have excellent communication skills - both verbal and written, collaborative team player, self-starter - able to work independently with little guidance; respectfully challenge for the best ideas and outcomes. Provide location and interview availability - no more than 2 interviews** video/onsite interviews.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure. You will be responsible for architecting and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing AVD environments that meet the evolving needs of our users across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
Lead architecture discussions and provide expert guidance on AVD, Windows 365, and related Microsoft Azure services.
Configure and optimize session hosts, profiles, app groups, and user experience settings.
Develop and maintain automation scripts for AVD provisioning and scaling (PowerShell, Terraform).
Monitor performance and availability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to governance policies.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning for AVD and end-user environments.
Lead migration efforts from on-premises or other VDI platforms to Azure.
Stay current on Microsoft Azure updates, AVD best practices, and evolving cloud technologies.

Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or end-user computing roles, with at least 2 years focused on Azure Virtual Desktop or similar VDI platforms. Deep hands-on experience with AVD architecture, including host pools, session hosts, and MSIX app attach.

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