Vice President, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineering

at  MUFG Bank Ltd

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 12 Years of relevant experience in VDI (Citrix) related technologies.
• Engineering experience in Active Directory Management and Hypervisor/Cloud.
• Engineering experience in XenDesktop & XenApp
• Candidate should be competent to independently perform assigned tasks from respective projects with minimal guidance/supervision from the team in Singapore.
• Candidate should have previous experience on packaging and virtualized application migration experience.
• Candidate should have knowledge in scripting and automation.
• Candidate should have previous experience in managing mid or large sized team.
• Candidate with previous experience in handling CAPEX and OPEX budgets is added benefit.
• Any undergraduate degree/above or equivalent post graduate diploma in IT related domain.

XenDesktop & XenApp:

• Candidate should be able to Implement & Manage catalogs, delivery groups,HDX policies, VDIs and Applications from Citrix studio.
• Candidate should possess sound understanding of Citrix User Profile Management & other third party profile management tools like Ivanti Environment Manager.
• Candidate should possess sound knowledge on Windows 10 & Windows 2016 operating systems & features.
• Candidate should have prior working experience in VDI image management using MCS & PVS.

Hypervisor:

• Candidate should possess deep understanding of VMWare Hypervisor hosting platform for Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops.
• Knowledge on VSAN/VxRail technologies will be an added advantage.

Other dependent areas:

• Candidate should possess sound understanding of AD GPO with multi[1]domain multi forest AD environment.
• Candidate should possess sound knowledge in AD integrated DNS & DHCP and should have prior experience managing them.
• Awareness on Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktop integration with AWS will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge on load balancers like f5 or Citrix Netscaler will be an added advantage.

Certifications:

• Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization is a minimum requirement.
• Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization will be an added advantage.
• Additional certifications on Microsoft, VMWare and Cloud related technologies will be an added advantage.

MUFG Bank Ltd & MUFG Securities Asia Limited (collectively referred to as “MUFG") is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.
Job ID 10064890-WD

Additionally, a successful VDI Product lead needs a combination of technical expertise, market knowledge, and leadership skills to drive the success of VDI products and services. At his core he should be able to demonstrate below:

• Product Strategy: Develop and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market trends, customer needs, and business goals.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats. Use this information to make informed decisions about the product direction.
• Product Development: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to develop and launch new products and features.
• Customer Insights: Gather feedback from customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to understand customer needs and preferences.
• Requirements Definition: Define and prioritize product requirements based on customer feedback, market analysis, and business priorities.
• Product Launch: Plan and execute product launches, including coordinating with marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure a successful launch.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the product lifecycle from conception to end[1]of-life, including making decisions about product enhancements, updates, and retirements

• The candidate will be responsible for design and engineering for VDI platform.
• The candidate will be responsible for delivery of project related tasks in an efficient way and ahead or meet the project timelines.
• Candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and should identify and escalate any project related issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate good communication and coordination skills with various support and project teams.
• Assist the VDI team in maintenance and management of VDI & VDI infra based on the instructions from team lead/manager.
• Assist the VDI team in handling incidents & requests based on the instructions from team lead/manager.
• Strictly comply with the various policies & guidelines defined by the bank but not limited to IT related polices.
• Strictly adhere to various IT security policies & procedures defined by IT security team.
• Demonstrate good work ethics with coworkers and other staffs.
• Candidate will be responsible in managing stakeholder and their communication.

Additionally, a successful VDI Product lead needs a combination of technical expertise, market knowledge, and leadership skills to drive the success of VDI products and services. At his core he should be able to demonstrate below:

• Product Strategy: Develop and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market trends, customer needs, and business goals.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats. Use this information to make informed decisions about the product direction.
• Product Development: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to develop and launch new products and features.
• Customer Insights: Gather feedback from customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to understand customer needs and preferences.
• Requirements Definition: Define and prioritize product requirements based on customer feedback, market analysis, and business priorities.
• Product Launch: Plan and execute product launches, including coordinating with marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure a successful launch.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the product lifecycle from conception to end[1]of-life, including making decisions about product enhancements, updates, and retirements.