Virtual Desktop Engineer (Citrix)

Job Title: Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer (Citrix)
Location: London, UK
Work Type: Contract (6 months with potential extension)
Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role: We are hiring a Virtual Desktop Engineer for a leading enterprise to design, implement, and optimise high-performance multisession Citrix Cloud environments. You will lead end-to-end platform design, drive migrations to the cloud, and ensure high availability and security across the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture (HLD/LLD) and deployment of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) on Citrix Cloud.
Manage image lifecycles, patching, and storage optimisation using Machine Creation Services (MCS).
Integrate Citrix Cloud with Azure, focusing on identity (Entra ID), networking, and resilient failover designs.
Troubleshoot large-scale performance bottlenecks, logon times, and session reliability using Citrix Director and Azure Monitor.
Lead engineering workstreams and collaborate closely with architecture, security, and application teams.

Must-Have Skills:

Citrix Cloud & CVAD: Strong hands-on expertise with Cloud Connectors, StoreFront, Workspace/Gateway, and HDX protocol optimisation.
Provisioning & Profiles: Expert in MCS, Citrix UPM/WEM, and Ivanti AppSense for multisession environments.
Application Delivery: Proven experience with Microsoft App-V (sequencing and lifecycle governance).
Cloud Infrastructure: Azure ecosystem integration, Zero Trust security controls, and PowerShell scripting for automation. If you are interested please apply with a copy of your CV

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy