Hybrid Senior Digital Workplace Engineer – Virtual Desktop Delivery

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About the role

  • Senior Digital Workplace Engineer overseeing virtual desktop delivery and integration of hybrid solutions at Corebridge Financial. Responsible for architecture, design, and operational excellence in VDI environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of our next-generation VDI/DaaS platform, integrating Citrix DaaS (or Virtual Apps and Desktops), Windows 365, and Amazon WorkSpaces into a cohesive and performant hybrid solution.
  • Develop technical roadmaps for the EUC environment, including migration strategies, lifecycle management, and adoption of new technologies (e.g., containerization, secure browser isolation).
  • Ensure the VDI/DaaS architecture adheres to security best practices (Zero Trust, least privilege, data encryption) and organizational compliance standards.
  • Conduct capacity planning, demand forecasting, and performance modeling to ensure the environment is correctly scaled, optimized for cost, and highly available.
  • Design and implement robust Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans for all virtual desktop infrastructure.
  • Implement, configure, and maintain core components of Citrix (Cloud Connectors, StoreFront, WEM, Director, NetScaler/Gateway), Windows 365 (Cloud PCs, Intune integration, provisioning policies), and Amazon WorkSpaces.
  • Develop automation and orchestration scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform, Python) for provisioning, monitoring, image management, and system tuning.
  • Manage and optimize desktop images (Golden Images) and application layering technologies (e.g., FSLogix, Citrix App Layering) to ensure a fast, consistent, and resilient user experience.
  • Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues related to VDI/DaaS, including logon latency, network performance (HDX, PCoIP), security, and application delivery problems.
  • Collaborate with Network, Cloud Infrastructure (Azure/AWS), and Security teams to integrate VDI/DaaS solutions seamlessly.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years specializing in the design and engineering of large-scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)/Desktop as a Service (DaaS) environments.
  • Deep Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Citrix DaaS/Virtual Apps and Desktops including WEM, PVS/MCS, and NetScaler/Gateway.
  • Proven hands-on experience designing and managing Microsoft Windows 365 (Cloud PCs) and integration with Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Strong experience with Amazon WorkSpaces deployment, management, and optimization within the AWS ecosystem.
  • Expertise in Windows Server and Windows 10/11 operating systems, GPOs, Active Directory/Azure AD, and identity management.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell is essential).
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts related to VDI (latency, bandwidth, load balancing, firewalls, and protocols like RDP, HDX, PCoIP).

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
  • Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
  • Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Job title

Senior Digital Workplace Engineer – Virtual Desktop Delivery

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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