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# Senior VDI Engineer (Must have experience with CVAD/AVD, Citrix DaaS)- Perm only/No Consultants

- **Company:** Stone Search
- **Location:** West New York, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data as a Services, Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Image Management, IT Management, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, User Environment Management, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Cloud Migration, Xendesktop, Vmware
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75908867-senior-vdi-engineer-must-have-experience-with-cvad-avd-citrix-daas-perm-only-no-consultants

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Experience: 7+ years architecting, managing, and supporting large-scale enterprise VDI environments.
 * Speed to Value: Proven ability to step into complex environments and become productive immediately, ideally backed by contract or consulting experience.

Technical Expertise

 * Citrix Suite: Strong architecture and troubleshooting skills with CVAD (on-premises), Citrix DaaS, StoreFront, Delivery Controllers, MCS, PVS, and Citrix Gateway/ADC.
 * Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD): Deep knowledge of AVD host pools, workspaces, scaling, image management, and hybrid cloud delivery.
 * Profile & Identity Management: Mastery of FSLogix, Citrix UPM, Ivanti Workspace Control (AppSense), Active Directory, and Group Policy.
 * Security & Systems: Experience with Ivanti Application Control, Windows Defender Application Control, Windows OS (Server/Desktop), and Hyper-V (or AWS/VMware alternatives).
 * Automation & Tools: Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell; familiarity with Nerdio Manager for Enterprise is preferred.

Core Soft Skills

 * Dual Focus: Ability to balance strategic, long-term engineering milestones with fast-paced, daily ticket queues.
 * Communication: Exceptional skills in technical documentation, translating complex concepts for stakeholder updates, and technical training.

Preferred Certifications

 * Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
 * Citrix Certified Professional or Expert - Virtualization (CCP-V / CCE-V)

## Description

As a Senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer, you will serve as a core technical leader within our architecture team. You will drive the reliability, security, and performance of our end-user computing platforms while accelerating our cloud migration strategy. This role bridges advanced engineering projects-like migrating from on-premises Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)-with day-to-day enterprise operational support., Architecture & Engineering

 * Lead Design & Optimization: Partner with IT leadership to design, scale, and optimize resilient and secure virtual desktop environments.
 * Drive Cloud Migrations: Execute the strategy to migrate on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to AVD and Citrix DaaS with minimal business disruption.
 * Modernize End-User Computing: Evaluate, deploy, and refine profile management and application-delivery solutions (FSLogix, Citrix UPM).
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with Infrastructure, Security, and Network teams to deliver cohesive enterprise IT solutions.

Operations & Advanced Support

 * Own the Queue: Actively manage, prioritize, and resolve Tier-3 operational tickets, incidents, and complex escalations within SLAs.
 * Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Diagnose deep technical faults across virtual desktops, profiles, networking, and authentication.
 * Off-Hours Maintenance: Participate in system upgrades, disaster recovery drills, and scheduled maintenance outside standard hours.

Automation & Documentation

 * Automate Workflows: Build and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate deployment, monitoring, and reporting tasks.
 * Technical Authoring: Create crisp architectural diagrams, implementation guidelines, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
 * Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer: Train internal engineering and service desk support teams to ensure a smooth handoff of new systems.