Sr. Azure & Virtualization Specialist to migration project Energy Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,IT/Tech

Position: Sr. Azure & Virtualization Specialist to support a migration project for an Energy company

Our client is looking for Sr. Azure & Virtualization Specialist to support a migration project for an Energy company.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Azure & Virtualization Specialist to support a high-impact project focused on migrating and modernizing their virtual desktop infrastructure. This initiative involves transitioning to Azure Local VDI and overhauling the existing Citrix environment.

Must Have's:

5+ years of proven experience with Azure Local VDI (mandatory)

Strong background in virtualization technologies
, including Citrix

Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure and services

Familiarity with Microsoft-certified Azure Local hardware requirements

Experience in VDI design, architecture, and implementation

Ability to assess risks and provide mitigation strategies

Strong understanding of Microsoft licensing models
, particularly E5

Responsibilities:

Lead and support the design and implementation of Azure Local VDI solutions

Assess and modernize the current Citrix environment

Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture, requirements, and deployment strategy

Participate in a two-phase project approach
:

Design Phase: Develop architecture, validate requirements, and contribute to Statement of Work (SOW)

Implementation Phase: Execute deployment and migration activities

Evaluate Microsoft-certified Azure Local infrastructure
, including hardware requirements (e.g., certified HP configurations)

Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks associated with Azure Local deployment

Review and validate licensing requirements
, ensuring compatibility with Microsoft E5 licensing for VDI sessions

Provide documentation, best practices, and knowledge transfer to internal teams