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This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, Texas (USA) Job Title: Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop Architect Work Location: Houston, Texas Work Mode: 100% Onsite Client : Chevron Global Services Corporation Employment Type: C2H for 4 Months Pay Rate : $63-$66/hr C2C • Client (for your reference only and please do not reach out to candidates who are currently working with this client):  • Start Date: Immediate • Interview Process (all interviews will be on video mode only): • 01 L1 Interview w/ LTI (Mandatory) • 01 L2 Interview w/ LTI (Optional on need basis) • 01 Client Interview Job Description: Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop Architect • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Architect to join our team. As a Citrix and AVD Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining virtual desktop solutions that leverage Citrix technologies and the Azure platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, design scalable and secure architectures, and ensure a smooth deployment and operation of virtual desktop environments. Responsibilities: • Solution Design: Architect end-to-end virtual desktop solutions by analyzing business requirements, assessing existing infrastructure, and designing scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures. • Citrix Integration: Design and integrate Citrix products, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix ADC, and Citrix Cloud, with Azure virtual desktop services to provide a comprehensive and cohesive virtual desktop solution. • Azure Virtual Desktop Configuration: Configure and manage Azure virtual machines, session hosts, virtual networks, and storage to create and maintain Azure virtual desktop environments. Ensure proper image management, user profile management, and application delivery mechanisms. • Identity and Access Management: Design and implement identity and access management strategies, including integration with Azure Active Directory, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls for virtual desktop environments. • Network Infrastructure: Design and configure network connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure, including network security measures, such as firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers, to ensure secure and efficient data transfer. • Performance Optimization: Optimize virtual desktop environments for performance, scalability, and user experience. Monitor and tune resource allocation, load balancing, and network bandwidth to ensure optimal performance. • Security and Compliance: Implement security measures, including data encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements, to protect virtual desktop environments and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies. • High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime and data loss. Create redundancy mechanisms, backup strategies, and failover mechanisms to ensure business continuity. • Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Set up monitoring tools and processes to proactively monitor the virtual desktop infrastructure. Identify and troubleshoot performance issues, system errors, and network connectivity problems to maintain a stable and reliable environment. • Documentation and Collaboration: Create design documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure teams, security teams, and application owners, to ensure successful deployment and ongoing management of virtual desktop solutions. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). • Several years of experience as a Citrix Architect or similar role, designing and implementing virtual desktop solutions using Citrix technologies. • Strong knowledge of Azure virtual desktop services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, and virtual networks. • Proficiency in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix ADC, and Citrix Cloud. • Experience in network design, including connectivity options, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers. • Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, including Azure Active Directory, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls. • Understanding of performance optimization techniques, monitoring tools, and troubleshooting methodologies. • Knowledge of security best practices, data encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements. • Experience in designing high availability and disaster recovery solutions for virtual desktop environments. • Excellent documentation and communication skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Certifications in Citrix and Azure technologies are a plus. 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