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Eitacies Inc

EUC VDI Solutions Architect

Des Moines, IA · Remote

$66.25 - $87/hr

Benefits: * 401(k) EUC / VDI Solutions Architect AWS WorkSpaces Core - Horizon (Omnissa) Environment Build & Windows Image Provisioning Design, build, and configure a production-ready Omnissa Horizon ...

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$61.75 - $81/hr

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Senior VDI Engineer

Emerson, NJ · Remote

$106K - $146K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

Forest Hills, NY · Remote

$110K - $151K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

Haworth, NJ · Remote

$115K - $158K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

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Senior VDI Engineer

Bronx, NY · Remote

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Senior VDI Engineer

Maywood, NJ · Remote

$116K - $160K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

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$112K - $155K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

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Senior VDI Engineer

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$114K - $157K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

Kearny, NJ · Remote

$109K - $150K/yr

The role will focus on VDI architecture, Horizon platform administration, automation, security, and ... solutions. * Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.

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$103K - $142K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

West Carteret, NJ · Remote

$108K - $149K/yr

The role will focus on VDI architecture, Horizon platform administration, automation, security, and ... solutions. * Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.

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Senior VDI Engineer

Astoria, NY · Remote

$114K - $157K/yr

The role will focus on VDI architecture, Horizon platform administration, automation, security, and ... solutions. * Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.

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Senior VDI Engineer

Fair Lawn, NJ · Remote

$105K - $145K/yr

The role will focus on VDI architecture, Horizon platform administration, automation, security, and ... solutions. * Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.

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Senior VDI Engineer

East Elmhurst, NY · Remote

$109K - $150K/yr

The role will focus on VDI architecture, Horizon platform administration, automation, security, and ... solutions. * Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.

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Senior VDI Engineer

West Caldwell, NJ · Remote

$111K - $152K/yr

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Senior VDI Engineer

Elmhurst, NY · Remote

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for vdi solution architect in the United States is $70.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.58 and $79.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VDI Solution Architect?

VDI Solution Architects are IT professionals who design and implement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions for organizations. They analyze business requirements, select appropriate technologies, and create architectures that allow users to access virtual desktops remotely and securely. Their role involves overseeing the technical aspects of VDI projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and security, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet organizational needs. They typically work with technologies such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.

What are some common challenges a VDI Solution Architect faces when designing scalable virtual desktop environments?

A VDI Solution Architect often encounters challenges such as balancing user performance expectations with resource constraints, ensuring security and compliance across distributed endpoints, and integrating new solutions with legacy infrastructure. Additionally, forecasting future growth and adapting the architecture to support fluctuating workloads can be complex. Close collaboration with IT security, networking, and support teams is essential to address these challenges and deliver a robust, scalable virtual desktop environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VDI Solution Architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VDI Solution Architect, you need deep expertise in virtualization technologies, networking, and systems integration, usually supported by a relevant degree and certifications like VMware VCP or Citrix CCA. Proficiency with VDI platforms (such as VMware Horizon or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops), scripting languages, and management tools is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure virtual desktop infrastructures tailored to organizational needs.

What is the difference between Vdi Solution Architect vs Vdi Engineer?

AspectVdi Solution ArchitectVdi Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like Citrix, VMware, or Microsoft certificationsOften holds similar certifications but focuses more on technical implementation
Work EnvironmentDesigns and plans VDI solutions, collaborates with stakeholdersImplements, configures, and maintains VDI environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in enterprise IT, cloud services, and consulting firmsCommon in IT departments, managed service providers, and tech companies

The Vdi Solution Architect focuses on designing and planning VDI solutions, working closely with stakeholders to ensure the architecture meets business needs. In contrast, the Vdi Engineer handles the technical implementation, configuration, and maintenance of VDI environments. Both roles require similar certifications and are integral to enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure projects, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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EUC VDI Solutions Architect

Des Moines, IA • Remote

Eitacies Inc
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Eitacies Incexternal

$66.25 - $87/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)

EUC / VDI Solutions Architect
AWS WorkSpaces Core – Horizon (Omnissa) Environment Build & Windows Image Provisioning

 Design, build, and configure a production-ready Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) virtual desktop environment on AWS, including provisioning of approximately 30 custom Windows images.

 Senior-level architect responsible for the end-to-end design and deployment of the Omnissa Horizon environment on AWS, including infrastructure architecture, connectivity, identity integration, and image management strategy.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Omnissa / VMware Horizon: 5+ years hands-on experience deploying and managing Horizon environments (Connection Servers, UAGs, Blast/PCoIP protocols, instant clones, linked clones)
  • AWS Infrastructure: Strong working knowledge of VPC design, EC2, EBS, FSx, Direct Connect/VPN, IAM, and Security Groups in context of VDI workloads
  • VMC on AWS / EC2 Horizon: Experience deploying Horizon infrastructure on AWS (either VMC on AWS or native EC2-based Horizon deployments)
  • Active Directory & Identity: Integration of Horizon with AD/LDAP, conditional access, MFA (e.g., RADIUS, SAML/SSO)
  • Networking: VLAN/subnet segmentation for VDI, firewall rules, load balancing (UAG/ALB), DNS/DHCP for desktop pools
  • Image Management: Experience with Omnissa App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), or equivalent layering/profile management tools
  • Windows OS: Deep familiarity with Windows 10/11 Enterprise multi-session and Server OS image optimization for VDI
  • Security & Compliance: STIG/CIS hardening of VDI images, endpoint security integration, GPO management for virtual desktops
Responsibilities
  • Lead architectural design of the Horizon environment on AWS (sizing, HA, DR considerations)
  • Configure Connection Servers, Unified Access Gateways, and vCenter integration
  • Design the golden image strategy (base images, application layers, personas)
  • Define and implement desktop pools (instant clone / full clone) with entitlement policies
  • Integrate with customer identity provider (AD, MFA, SSO)
  • Establish monitoring and logging (vROps, CloudWatch, or equivalent)
  • Produce HLD/LLD documentation and operational runbooks
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
  • Omnissa Certified Professional (VCP-DTM or equivalent)
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification
  • Experience with Omnissa Horizon Cloud on AWS
  • Familiarity with AWS WorkSpaces (for hybrid/comparison context)
  • Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure-as-code deployments
  • Experience in FedRAMP / IL4-IL5 or StateRAMP environments

This is a remote position.