Senior Citrix/VDI Engineer (PowerShell & CI/CD) - Sheffield (Hybrid) - Inside IR35

Project overview

Senior Citrix/VDI Automation Engineer - PowerShell & CI/CD

Project details

Sheffield (3 days per week onsite)

£350 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Citrix/VDI Automation Engineer with strong PowerShell Scripting and CI/CD experience to support, optimise and automate enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a solid Citrix engineering background combined with hands-on automation and DevOps skills.

We are particularly interested in engineers who combine strong Citrix/VDI expertise with hands-on PowerShell automation and CI/CD capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

Desirable: Python Scripting, Microsoft Copilot/AI automation and Agile delivery experience.

• Manage and optimise Citrix CVAD/DaaS, NetScaler/ADC and VDI environments.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure operations and reduce manual tasks.
• Support VMware, OpenShift and Windows 365 environments.
• Troubleshoot VDI performance, image provisioning (MCS/PVS) and infrastructure issues.
• Use automation and AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve operational efficiency.
• 5-7 years' experience in desktop virtualisation, including Citrix XenApp, NetScaler, VMware and Windows 365.
• Strong hands-on PowerShell Scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with Jenkins, Ansible and CI/CD/DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of VMware/OpenShift, vCenter, Windows Server 2016/2019, TCP/IP and VPN gateways.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Intune, MECM, IAM tools and related Microsoft technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments and collaborating with technical teams.
• Start: flexible
• Duration: 12 months
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom, GB
• Rate: 44-44 EUR/h