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Paying up to 100p/d (Outside IR35) - DOE

Responsibilities:

Conduct technical and user discovery
Design end-to-end VDI solutions based on business requirements and best practices.
Lead the architecture, planning, and deployment of VDI systems including storage, networking, and security considerations.
Evaluate, select, and implement VDI technologies (e.g., Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop).
Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and disaster recovery of VDI environments.
Collaborate with IT security, network, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to VDI engineers and support teams.

Experience required:

Proven experience as a VDI Architect or similar role (less hands-on and more consultative)
Expertise in Citrix, VMware Horizon and Microsoft AVD environments.
Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, Active Directory, and cloud infrastructure.
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform).
Excellent stakeholder management and engagement
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Citrix CCE-V, VMware VCAP-DTM, Microsoft Azure certifications) preferred.
Experience of App Layering; Containerization Technologies
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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