Azure Virtual Desktop Technical Architect(Citrix to AVD Migration, Nerdio tooling)

6 Months Contract

Role Overview

Lead the technical transformation from Citrix VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). You will design, build, and migrate workloads using Nerdio Manager for Enterprise.

Core Responsibilities
Design & Architecture: Build scalable AVD landing zones and infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
Migration Execution: Migrate user profiles, applications, and workloads from Citrix to AVD.
Nerdio Management: Deploy and configure Nerdio Manager for automation and autoscaling.
Image Management: Build and optimize golden images using MSIX App Attach and Nerdio.
Profile Optimization: Implement FSLogix for profile container management and storage tuning.
Performance Tuning: Define Azure network, compute, and storage options to lower costs.
Troubleshooting: Solve complex issues related to Azure identity, networking, and session hosts.





Required Technical Skills:
AVD Expertise: Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop components and architecture.
Citrix Knowledge: Robust understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for legacy migration.
Nerdio Tooling: Hands-on experience with Nerdio Manager for Enterprise management.
Identity & Security: Mastery of Azure AD (Entra ID), Active Directory, and GPOs.
Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform for deployment.
Profile Management: Expert knowledge of Microsoft FSLogix configuration.

Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in enterprise VDI engineering (Citrix, VMware, or AVD).
Lead role in at least one Citrix-to-AVD migration project.
Nerdio certifications (NMP or NME) are highly preferred.
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📌 Azure Virtual Desktop Technical Architect Toronto
🏢 Q1 Technologies
📍 Toronto