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# Senior VDI Engineer

- **Company:** Intone Networks
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, 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, Migration Manager, Virtualization Technology, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Xendesktop
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-vdi-engineer-los-angeles-ca--8222a150-0888-4549-8b3c-0597cead15c3

## About the Role

Desktop Virtualization, Engineering, Citrix Product Family, Migration Strategy, Operational Support, Bridge Building, Computer Systems, Civil Engineering, Desktop Virtualization, Technical Leadership, * Required

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
 * 7+ years architecting, managing, and supporting large-scale enterprise VDI environments.
 * Strong architecture and troubleshooting expertise with Citrix CVAD (on-premises), Citrix DaaS, StoreFront, Delivery Controllers, MCS, PVS, and Citrix Gateway/ADC.
 * Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) host pools, workspaces, scaling, image management, and hybrid cloud delivery.
 * Mastery of FSLogix, Citrix UPM, Ivanti Workspace Control (AppSense), Active Directory, and Group Policy.
 * Experience with Ivanti Application Control, Windows Defender Application Control, Windows OS (Server and Desktop), and Hyper-V (or equivalent cloud/hypervisor platforms).
 * Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell.
 * Ability to balance strategic, long-term engineering milestones with fast-paced daily ticket queues.
 * Exceptional technical documentation skills and ability to translate complex concepts for stakeholder updates and technical training.
 * Demonstrated ability to step into complex environments and become productive immediately.
 * Preferred
 * Experience working in legal or financial services environments.
 * Familiarity with Nerdio Manager for Enterprise.
 * Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.
 * Citrix Certified Professional or Expert - Virtualization (CCP-V or CCE-V) certification.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer for a 6-month contract position based in Los Angeles, California. This role bridges advanced engineering projects-including migration from on-premises Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop-with day-to-day enterprise operational support. You will serve as a core technical leader within the architecture team, driving the reliability, security, and performance of end-user computing platforms while accelerating cloud migration strategy. The position is hybrid; you must be able to work on-site 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

 * Lead the design, scaling, and optimization of resilient and secure virtual desktop environments in partnership with IT leadership.
 * Execute the strategy to migrate on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Citrix DaaS with minimal business disruption.
 * Evaluate, deploy, and refine profile management and application-delivery solutions such as FSLogix and Citrix UPM.
 * Align with Infrastructure, Security, and Network teams to deliver cohesive enterprise IT solutions.
 * Actively manage, prioritize, and resolve Tier-3 operational tickets, incidents, and complex escalations within established SLAs.
 * Diagnose and troubleshoot deep technical faults across virtual desktops, profiles, networking, and authentication systems.
 * Participate in system upgrades, disaster recovery drills, and scheduled maintenance outside standard business hours.
 * Build and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate deployment, monitoring, and reporting tasks.
 * Create architectural diagrams, implementation guidelines, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
 * Train internal engineering and service desk support teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer of new systems.