Role: Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 to 12 months contract
Job Description
Job Summary
The AVD Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and cost-efficient Azure Virtual Desktop solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Azure services, desktop virtualization, and end-user computing. The architect will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs that align with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design: Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of AVD solutions, including high-level and low-level design documents.
Implementation and Migration: Oversee the deployment and configuration of AVD environments, including host pools, workspaces, and session hosts. Guide the migration of existing VDI solutions (e.g., Citrix, VMware) or on-premises environments to AVD.
Azure Infrastructure: Design and manage the underlying Azure components, including virtual networks, storage (FSLogix), and identity services (Azure AD/Entra ID) to support AVD workloads.
Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices, including role-based access controls (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access policies, to ensure compliance and a secure virtual desktop environment.
Performance and Optimization: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AVD performance and user experience. Implement cost-optimization strategies using autoscaling and other resource management techniques.
Automation: Automate routine management tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell and deployment templates like ARM or Bicep.
Business Continuity: Design and implement robust disaster recovery (DR) and high-availability (HA) solutions to ensure business continuity.
Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural designs, implementation guides, and operational runbooks.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience with 10+ years of experience designing and implementing desktop virtualization solutions, with significant expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop.
Strong knowledge of Azure services, including:
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute)
Storage (FSLogix profile containers, Azure Files)
Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell, ARM, or Bicep templates.
Experience with user profile management solutions (e.g., FSLogix, OneDrive) and application layering (e.g., MSIX App Attach).
Working knowledge of hybrid cloud environments and integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
Familiarity with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with other VDI technologies, such as Citrix Cloud, is a strong plus.
Experience in a consulting environment.
Certifications
Required: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
Required: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
Highly Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140).
Thank you!
Best Regards,
Sumit Talekar
Associate Manager Talent Acquisition
Silverlink Technologies Inc.
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