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: Solid 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.

📌 Azure Virtual Desktop Technical Architect(Citrix to AVD Migration, Nerdiotooling) (Toronto)
🏢 Q1 Technologies
📍 Toronto