Job Title: Virtual desktop modernization Consultant
Location: Remote / On-site (as needed)
Duration: 6+ Months
About BigRio:
BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from custom development and software implementation to data analytics and machine learning/AI integrations.
As a one-stop shop, we attract clients from a variety of industries due to our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge, cost-effective software solutions.
About the Initiative:
A leading institution is launching a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Optimization Initiative to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the user experience for students, faculty, and staff.
This initiative requires a VDI Optimization Consultant to assess the current environment, identify optimization opportunities, and develop a strategic roadmap that aligns with industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing VDI infrastructure, including usage, configurations, and performance metrics.
- Perform a gap analysis to identify inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and deviations from industry best practices.
- Develop a strategic roadmap with phased implementation plans to optimize performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Provide recommendations on best practices for VDI security, performance tuning, resource allocation, and operational improvements.
- Collaborate with IT teams, faculty, and stakeholders to understand requirements, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Prepare and deliver stakeholder presentations summarizing key findings, recommendations, and roadmap details.
- Offer guidance on vendor selection, licensing strategies, and infrastructure investments to support long-term VDI success.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in VDI assessment, optimization, and implementation, preferably in higher education or large-scale enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise in virtualization technologies such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of VDI performance tuning, network optimization, storage solutions, and security best practices.
- Experience conducting gap analyses, risk assessments, and developing strategic IT roadmaps.
- Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for VDI licensing, hardware, and cloud-based virtual desktops.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and academic leadership.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware VCP-DTM, Citrix CCP-V, Microsoft Azure certifications) are a plus.