Lead Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery

full-time

Posted on: 9/6/2025

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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About the role

Lead daily engineering efforts for design, planning, implementation, integration, and support of global virtual desktop/application environment (on-premises and cloud)
Manage end-to-end lifecycle of VDI and published app systems including provisioning, patching, upgrading Omnissa Horizon components and related VDI applications/toolsets
Implement and configure VDI/EUC solutions including provisioning virtual desktops, hosting applications, and managing App Volumes
Support and manage Citrix Virtual Apps platform and related components
Optimize VDI/EUC performance for scalability, cost effectiveness, and reliability; provide technical support and troubleshooting for user issues
Document solutions, enforce best practices, and update stakeholders on system changes
Partner with peers and management for capacity planning analysis and monitoring methodologies
Support EUC technologies and end-users across Warner Bros. Discovery locations globally
Manage all aspects of on-premises and cloud based EUC platforms and lead technical roadmap execution to improve performance, availability, and reliability
Collaborate with staff to innovate and build EUC solutions and enhance existing VDI solutions
Function as mentor for the engineering team and Global Technical Operations Center during troubleshooting engagements
Create and deliver presentations to stakeholders and senior leadership as needed

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum 5 years of experience working in technology
Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership responsibilities
Experience with virtual desktop platforms: Omnissa Horizon (App Volumes, UAG, FSLogix), Ivanti User Workspace Manager, Azure VDI
Experience with virtual application platforms: Citrix Virtual Apps (NetScaler, Gateway, Storefront, FAS, VDA), Citrix Cloud, Omnissa Horizon Cloud Service
Automation experience with Chef and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for OS and application management
Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi and AWS EC2) preferred
Experience with provisioning, patching, and upgrading VDI components and related toolsets
Ability to support 24x7 engineering and operational support model
Leadership, mentoring, training, and troubleshooting experience
Must be able to work in the US for any employer now or in the future (work authorization)
Candidates local to the Atlanta metro area will be reviewed as a priority