Citrix Specialist
Location: Bristol, 2 days per week on site required
Duration: Until December 2025 initially
Rate: £550.00 - £650.00 via umbrella
About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced Senior Virtual Desktop Specialist to deliver and evolve virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) services in a large, complex global environment. You'll be part of an international team focused on building future-ready, cloud-enabled desktop solutions-critical to the digital operations of thousands of users worldwide.
This role is both hands-on and strategic. It involves technical leadership, solution design, and collaboration across multiple regions to ensure high performance, user satisfaction, and alignment with enterprise-wide transformation goals.
What You'll Be Doing- Drive the development and delivery of the global virtual desktop roadmap
- Design, integrate, and implement VDI solutions aligned with cloud transformation goals
- Deliver robust support services (3rd line) across BAU and project environments
- Collaborate with architects, tech specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and optimisation
- Contribute to reducing technical debt and improving system automation
- Provide consultancy and share expertise across teams and international business units
- Stay ahead of evolving technologies and vendor updates, and incorporate them into strategic planning
Tech Stack You'll Work With:
Core Platforms:
- Citrix XenDesktop 7.x and legacy environments
- Citrix Cloud
- Active Directory
- Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server (2012R2 to 2022)
Additional Expertise:
- StoreFront, Netscaler, and other Citrix ecosystem tools
- VMware ESX, Microsoft Azure
- Ivanti Appsense
- SCCM, Intune
- PowerShell scripting in VDI environments
- Agile/Scrum experience (nice to have)
Why This Role?
Make a Global Impact - Support a core technology platform used by 30,000+ users worldwide
Innovate at Scale - Help shape a future-forward, cloud-based digital workspace strategy
Collaborate Internationally - Work with expert peers and stakeholders across continents
Grow Continuously - Access opportunities for learning, leadership, and technology exploration
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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