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The Infrastructure Architect joins a global organization to design and optimize secure, scalable virtual desktop and productivity platforms. The architect will build end-to-end virtual desktop infrastructure solutions using Citrix VAD to support a hybrid workforce. Key responsibilities include architecting integrated Microsoft 365 messaging environments, executing complex messaging migrations, and implementing security configurations for identity protection and data loss prevention. The role also involves designing and maintaining Kofax Transformation Modules to automate document capture and data extraction workflows. Required technical skills include proficiency in Citrix VAD, Microsoft 365 administration, networking, storage virtualization, and identity services. The architect must solve problems related to business continuity, reliable reporting, and infrastructure interoperability while ensuring all designs comply with regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
Design end-to-end virtual desktop infrastructure solutions using Citrix VAD for a global hybrid workforce.
Architect and manage integrated Microsoft 365 messaging environments for email, calendaring, and collaboration.
Plan and execute complex Microsoft 365 messaging migrations from legacy platforms to modern cloud services.
Implement Microsoft 365 security configurations for identity protection, data loss prevention, and threat management.
Design and maintain Kofax Transformation Modules to automate document capture and data extraction workflows.
Develop technical documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and operational runbooks.
Analyze capacity performance trends across VDI and messaging systems to proactively identify optimization opportunities.
Provide expert guidance to operations teams on incident resolution and change implementation.
What we're looking for
Demonstrate strong experience in designing and delivering large-scale Citrix VAD based virtual desktop infrastructure with a track record of stable production deployments.
Show deep hands-on proficiency in Microsoft 365 messaging migration, security, and administration including complex tenant configurations and hybrid connectivity.
Bring solid practical experience with Kofax Transformation Modules for designing document transformation workflows and tuning extraction rules.
Apply advanced knowledge of networking, storage, virtualization, and identity services to create cohesive infrastructure architectures.
Exhibit familiarity with reporting needs in enterprise environments including designing infrastructure that supports scheduled reporting processes.
Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis.
Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate architectural decisions into understandable outcomes.
Citrix Certified Associate Virtualization and Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert (preferred).
Infrastructure as a Service
Cloud Infrastructure
Networking
Virtualization
Hypervisors
Storage Architecture
Observability
Automation
Bare-metal Infrastructure
API-driven Infrastructure
HPC
GPU
AI Data Center
Infrastructure Telemetry
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender
Azure Policy
Terraform
KQL
DevSecOps
CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Entra ID
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
Key Vault
Microsoft Purview
Data Loss Prevention
NIST SP 800-53
FedRAMP
ServiceNow
Azure DevOps
Fortify
GPU Cluster Architecture
Data Center Design
High‑speed Ethernet networking
HPC
Power Distribution
Liquid Cooling
rack‑level design
Basis of Design
Capacity Planning
Network Topology