Senior VDI Engineer

Overview

Lead Citrix VDI operations, support, and continuous improvement for 2400 users.

Key Responsibilities

• citrix management
• vdi lead
• system support
• environment maintenance
• continuous improvement

Tasks

-This is an operational role which will primarily focus on managing, maintaining, supporting and continuously improving the existing Citrix environment. The role will be the technical lead on VDI projects. There will be little scope for project work outside of this.

Requirements

• citrix
• vdi
• vmware
• xenserver
• purestorage
• troubleshooting

What You Bring

-Candidates must demonstrate strong experience with our Citrix technology stack comprising a new Citrix DaaS with two legacy CVAD environments, VMware-based on-prem hosting transitioning to XenServer, ShareFile, and dedicated storage infrastructure built on PureStorage arrays. They should be self-sufficient and resourceful, possessing troubleshooting abilities that cover server, virtualisation, storage, and networking technologies that support Citrix/VDI for comprehensive problem resolution. -An experienced enterprise Citrix SME and engineer, comfortable being the highest point of escalation for Citrix issues in a high uptime and change controlled environment. -There are colleagues in the team responsible for other areas of the infrastructure, therefore the candidate must be able to collaborate well with other SMEs -We are looking for engineering level background in Citrix and VDI roles

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Benefits

-Tenancy deposit – interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan -Cycle2work scheme -2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities -Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year -Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department -Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too -Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform -Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support -Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave -Life assurance cover 3 x your salary -Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues -Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation -Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% -28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year -An additional ‘Beliefs day’ once a year to have an extra a day off

About Metropolitan Thames Valley

-Formed through the merger of Metropolitan Housing Trust and Thames Valley Housing, the company is a leading housing association. -Committed to building sustainable communities, providing affordable housing solutions, and offering a range of housing services. -Focuses on developing new homes, managing a growing portfolio, and providing support to vulnerable individuals and families. -Specializes in residential and commercial property management, construction, and housing for diverse communities. -Known for tackling complex challenges within the housing sector, consistently innovating in the design and delivery of its projects. -Key areas include affordable housing, regeneration projects, and supporting local communities with vital housing services. -Has established a strong reputation for delivering quality developments that meet the diverse needs of residents. -With a history rooted in social impact, continues to drive forward initiatives that improve lives across the UK.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-first-round ms teams interview scheduled for 01 december 2025. -second-round ms teams interview planned from 03 december 2025.

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is offered.

Security Clearance

-basic dbs check required after offer, repeated every three years.