VDI Engineer
Anywhere
Category: Engineer
Industry: Insurance
Workplace Type: Remote
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -092026-108829
Date Posted: 09/29/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/Mw5mlq
Description:
Remote
Our client seeks a VDI Engineer to architect, build, and optimize a next-generation global Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The role includes design, deployment, performance tuning, and cost optimization of Citrix-based VDI services with a focus on scalability, reliability, and user experience. The engineer will pilot new technologies and deliver automated, just-in-time desktop provisioning for a global user base.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
- Architect and deploy Citrix VDI services in Azure to support global end user computing needs.
- Design, implement, and maintain dynamic scaling and automation for just-in-time desktop provisioning and efficient resource usage.
- Engineer and optimize Azure resources across compute, networking, storage, and identity for scalable and secure VDI infrastructure.
- Conduct benchmark testing of VDI images, analyze performance metrics, and implement tuning for a high-quality user experience.
- Collaborate with security, network, and support teams to meet compliance and availability standards.
- Evaluate and pilot alternative VDI platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktop and VMware Horizon Cloud to compare performance, cost, and manageability.
- Monitor, analyze, and continuously improve the VDI environment for performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain documentation for architecture, deployments, performance baselines, and configuration standards.
- Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and cloud VDI trends.
Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops including deployment, management, and performance tuning in enterprise environments.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services relevant to VDI such as Azure Compute, Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, and Azure Monitor.
- Proficiency with automation and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Azure Automation, and ARM/Bicep.
- Proven ability to implement scalable, cost-effective, and performant virtual desktop solutions in the cloud.
- Experience with image optimization, session performance tuning, and capacity planning for VDI workloads.
- Knowledge of identity and access control integrations such as Azure AD and Conditional Access.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.
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