VDI / Citrix Engineer Sr Principal in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VDI / Citrix Engineer Sr Principal based in the United States.

This senior engineering role focuses on designing, deploying, integrating, and maintaining enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. You will architect secure, scalable, and high-performance VDI solutions supporting mission-critical customer programs. The environment includes Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), AWS WorkSpaces, Windows and Linux systems, and modern infrastructure-as-code practices. You will work across cloud engineering, systems administration, identity and access management, automation, and large-scale system integration. The role combines hands-on technical engineering with architecture, documentation, and operational support. You will also have opportunities to prototype new solutions, improve cloud platforms, and contribute to technical standards and best practices.

• Design and develop enterprise-level and solution-level architectures for new and existing VDI environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Deploy, integrate, enhance, and maintain virtual desktop solutions using Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS WorkSpaces, and other cloud hosting platforms.
• Build and manage gold images, application packages, software offerings, user profiles, and related VDI components to support reliable enterprise environments.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, management tools, system software, and supporting infrastructure across Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments.
• Build, migrate, integrate, and test AWS and Azure environments while using infrastructure-as-code technologies such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible to automate deployments and operations.
• Administer identity and access management solutions and large-scale system integrations while maintaining required security postures, applying updates, and remediating vulnerabilities and configuration issues.
• Monitor and maintain infrastructure against customer requirements, troubleshoot operational challenges, and provide technical support, including occasional after-hours on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with cloud hosting and other technical teams to deploy large-scale environments, refine technical requirements through rapid prototyping, and identify tools and processes that improve platform capabilities.
• Develop scripts, templates, and automated workflows that improve developer and operations functions, while maintaining configurations in line with industry standards and best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefing materials, system designs, and other deliverables for program reviews, technical assessments, and control gates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with 10+ years of related professional experience.
• At least 4–5 years of hands-on VDI engineering or systems engineering experience, with strong expertise in Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and AWS WorkSpaces.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud hosting environments and large-scale systems integration, including AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Strong Windows Server and Linux/Unix administration capabilities, along with experience in Identity & Access Management and profile management.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, is required.
• Ability to work effectively across remote technical teams, manage complex engineering priorities, communicate technical concepts clearly, and operate independently in mission-critical environments.
• Strong documentation and briefing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear architecture, implementation, and operational materials.
• Preferred experience includes Citrix certifications such as CCAV or CCP-V, Azure Virtual Desktop, ARM/BICEP templates, and cloud automation.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and project lifecycle workflows is desirable.
• Ability to travel approximately 10–25% as required. The position is remote, with Miami identified as a preferred location; travel may be reduced for candidates based there.

• Expected salary range of $149,469–$195,500, with final compensation determined by experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements.
• Fully remote work within the United States with a full-flex work week where applicable.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and options for pre-tax and post-tax contributions.
• Multiple medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave, along with 10 company-paid holidays.
• Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, subject to eligibility and proration.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave, plus paid family leave of up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, including paid education and certifications, access to cutting-edge technology, and internal mobility and career development support.
• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week with approximately 10–25% travel depending on program requirements.