SME Expert in a Citrix-based cloud VDI environment (Citrix DaaS on Azure)

Rate: 140 pln/h on b2bIndustry: BankingLocation: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office in Warsaw, Gdańsk, Gdynia or ŁódźSummary: The role involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert in a Citrix-based cloud VDI environment, focusing on Citrix DaaS on Azure, while holding operational ownership of the platform and overseeing architectural and operational governance.Responsibilities:Act as the domain expert for the entire cloud and existing on-premises VDI landscapeHold operative ownership of the Citrix platform in terms of architecture governance and operating modelDefine and approve SOPs within the VDI domainOversee operational quality related to platform managementMake decisions regarding changes impacting stability, security, and performanceCoordinate VDI related initiatives and transformationsCollaborate with bank units (security, network, compliance, architecture, etc.)Work with vendors on roadmap and technical alignmentEnsure compliance with security and regulatory requirementsKey Requirements:Strong expertise in Citrix Virtual Desktops and AppsExperience with Citrix DaaS / Flex and both persistent and non-persistent solutionsDesign of image management modelEnterprise-level VDI architecture designUnderstanding of control plane and resource location dependenciesCapacity planning and performance analysisDesigning Azure environments for VDI workloadsAzure networking architecture expertiseUnderstanding of Zero Trust principlesMinimum 8 years hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and evolving Citrix-based VDI environmentsNice to Have:Experience in VDI transformation or migration initiativesExperience in regulated environmentsStrong ownership mindset over the technology domainCross-functional collaboration skillsStrong communication skills