Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Azure Virtual Desktop
AVD
Job Details
Title: Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC / Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 month contract possible extensions
Interviews: MS Teams
No New Submittals After: 05/20/2025
Job Description:
Top Skills:
** Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments;
** AVD, Windows 365, and related Microsoft Azure services - 3+ years;
** SCCM & Nerdio;
** Automation scripting experience;
** Banking or Financial industry a plus.
** Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, collaborative team player, self-starter - able to work independently with little guidance; respectfully challenge for the best ideas and outcomes.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure. You will be responsible for architecting and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing AVD environments that meet the evolving needs of our users across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
- Lead architecture discussions and provide expert guidance on AVD, Windows 365, and related Microsoft Azure services.
- Configure and optimize session hosts, profiles, app groups, and user experience settings.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for AVD provisioning and scaling (PowerShell, Terraform).
- Monitor performance and availability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools.
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to governance policies.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning for AVD and end-user environments.
- Lead migration efforts from on-premises or other VDI platforms to Azure.
- Stay current on Microsoft Azure updates, AVD best practices, and evolving cloud technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or end-user computing roles, with at least 2 years focused on Azure Virtual Desktop or similar VDI platforms.
- Deep hands-on experience with AVD architecture, including host pools, session hosts, and MSIX app attach.
Skills: Azure Virtual Desktop/AVD, Windows 365, Azure, SCCM/Nerdio, Automation Scripting/PowerShell/Terraform, Bank/Finance, Virtual desktop/VDI.
Thanks & Regards
Manohar Durgasi
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