Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Lead Engineer I

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KPMG is currently seeking a VDI Lead Engineer to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal Virtualization Operations and Engineering teams to gather requirements and build or deploy appropriate tool; provide technical leadership in the development, integration, and testing of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, supporting multiple geographic locations, network enclaves, and virtual desktop pools
• Offer input on the overall technology plan for the organization, ensuring specific technologies integrate effectively with other aspects of the network security technical infrastructure; collaborate and work effectively with different technology teams and vendors delivering complete networking solutions
• Design, upgrade, test, and modify the VDI environment based on capacity and utilization requirements; troubleshoot and correct detected or reported system and network faults or outages; maintain deep technical and business knowledge of current industry directions and trends; work to deliver technology and products on the roadmap on schedule, and with the highest quality
• Give expert advice and guidance to carry out plans and procedures; ensure product development process adherence, performance and budget targets are met; deliver last tier support for operations and support teams, including root cause analysis and preventative analysis
• Build configuration management, service provisioning, inventory management, resource management, process automation, visibility, and self-service tools; provide training and guidance to other members of the Virtualization Operations and Engineering teams
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience supporting, and engineering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment; background with CVAD architecture, components, and best practices for non-persistent and persistent environments including Citrix Provisioning (PVS) and Machine Creation Services (MCS) deployments and image management
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Knowledge of profile management technologies, such as Ivanti UWM and FSLogix; Working knowledge of Citrix XenServer and VMware ESXi; strong troubleshooting skills across Citrix and Windows OS in enterprise environments
• Idea of enterprise monitoring tools for Citrix environments, such as Citrix Director/Monitor, ControlUp, or similar; knowledge of Citrix Cloud/Citrix DaaS and cloud hosting platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), preferably Azure; familiarity with Citrix ADC (NetScaler) and Citrix Gateway Service as well as networking (switches, firewalls, proxy servers) to support VDI connectivity and troubleshooting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment; helpful to have scripting and automation experience (PowerShell or similar)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)