Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com
Job Title: CVAD & Azure Engineer
Position: Senior Systems Engineer
Experience: 5+ yr
Category: IT Infrastructure
Main location: Hyderabad
Position ID: J0326-1944
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced CVAD & Azure Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-level virtual desktop and cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Microsoft Azure, and associated technologies, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across virtual environments.
Key Responsibilities
. Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments, including delivery controllers, StoreFront, Citrix Gateway, and Citrix Cloud integrations.
. Configure and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and hybrid integrations with Citrix Cloud or on-prem environments.
. Manage Azure Infrastructure Services – including VMs, networking, storage, and identity management (Entra ID / Azure AD).
. Perform patching, upgrades, and performance tuning for Citrix and Azure components.
. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Citrix, Azure, and supporting infrastructure.
. Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
. Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to organizational policies and best practices.
. Monitor system health and capacity using Citrix Director, Azure Monitor, and other observability tools.
. Support migrations from on-prem Citrix environments to Citrix Cloud or Azure Virtual Desktop.
. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and architectural diagrams.
Required Skills & Experience
. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) or Citrix Cloud.
. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services – compute, networking, identity, and automation.
. Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy,
. Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks.
. Understanding of XenServer, Profile Management, and Application Layering.
. Experience with Windows Server OS, RDS roles, and Microsoft 365 integration.
. Integrate Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure Monitor.
. Automate deployment using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
. Integrate Citrix with Active Directory, Azure AD, and Azure Cloud.
. Familiarity with ITIL processes, incident/change management, and enterprise support practices.
Preferred Qualifications
. Certifications such as: Citrix Certified Associate / Professional (CCA–V / CCP–V) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Solutions Architect Expert
. Knowledge of network security and load balancing,
. Exposure to Cloud cost optimization and monitoring best practices.
Soft Skills
. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
. Excellent communication and documentation skills.
. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.
. Customer-focused mindset and ownership attitude.
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
