Sr. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)/VDI Engineer
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Job Details
Skills
- Security Clearance
- Scalability
- Active Directory
- Storage
- Network Security
- Access Control
- Encryption
- Regulatory Compliance
- Systems Management
- Management
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Microsoft Operating Systems
- Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Drafting
- Change Management
- Project Planning
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- IT Infrastructure
- Systems Engineering
- Hyper-V
- VMware
- Virtualization
- Computer Networking
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- DNS
- TCP/IP
- Virtual Private Network
- Firewall
- Microsoft Windows Server Administration
- Microsoft SCCM
- OSD
- Identity Management
- Endpoint Protection
- Hardening
- Windows PowerShell
- Python
- Bash
- Scripting
- Performance Tuning
- Cloud Computing
- VDI
- Soft Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Microsoft
- Virtual Desktop
- Public Sector
- Analytics
- Microsoft Azure
- Recovery
- Backup
- Disaster Recovery
- Security Architecture
- Project Management
- PMP
- DICE
- Internal Communications
- IC
- Integrated Circuit
Summary
City : Austin
State : Texas
Neos is seeking a Sr. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)/VDI Engineer for a contract role for our client.
No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.
Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site (To Be Confirmed)
Clearance Requirement: To Be Confirmed
Neos is seeking an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / VDI Engineer to design, deploy, manage, and support a secure and high-performing virtual desktop environment on the Microsoft Azure platform. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) architecture, bringing hands-on expertise with Azure services, virtualization technologies, endpoint management, automation, networking, and security.
This role requires close collaboration with infrastructure, security, application, and project teams to ensure compliance with organizational standards while continuously improving the virtual desktop experience.
Key Responsibilities
Azure & VDI Infrastructure
Networking & Security
Endpoint & Systems Management
Scripting, Automation & Troubleshooting
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education
Experience
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Preferred Qualifications
#DICE
#LI-IC
State : Texas
Neos is seeking a Sr. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)/VDI Engineer for a contract role for our client.
No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.
Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site (To Be Confirmed)
Clearance Requirement: To Be Confirmed
Neos is seeking an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / VDI Engineer to design, deploy, manage, and support a secure and high-performing virtual desktop environment on the Microsoft Azure platform. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) architecture, bringing hands-on expertise with Azure services, virtualization technologies, endpoint management, automation, networking, and security.
This role requires close collaboration with infrastructure, security, application, and project teams to ensure compliance with organizational standards while continuously improving the virtual desktop experience.
Key Responsibilities
Azure & VDI Infrastructure
- Design, deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, including:
- Host Pools
- Session Hosts
- Application Groups
- Workspace configurations
- Administer and optimize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments for availability, performance, and scalability.
- Evaluate and implement Azure services supporting VDI, including:
- Azure Active Directory
- Azure Monitor
- Azure Storage
- Azure Networking
Networking & Security
- Apply networking expertise including:
- DNS
- VPN
- ExpressRoute
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Configure and document firewall ports and application traffic flows.
- Implement and maintain security best practices including:
- Access controls
- Data encryption
- Endpoint hardening
- Compliance standards
- Monitor security threats and vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation efforts.
Endpoint & Systems Management
- Manage Windows Server operating systems supporting VDI workloads.
- Utilize:
- SCCM / OSD
- Microsoft Intune
- Windows Autopilot
- Develop and maintain golden images and standard operating environment (SOE) templates.
Scripting, Automation & Troubleshooting
- Develop automation using:
- PowerShell
- Python
- Equivalent scripting languages
- Troubleshoot:
- Performance issues
- Connectivity issues
- Application delivery issues
- Monitor environment health and implement performance improvements.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, applications, and project teams.
- Document architecture, procedures, and operational runbooks.
- Stay current with Azure services, AVD technologies, and industry best practices.
- Participate in technical design reviews, change management, and project planning.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience
- 3-6 years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud engineering.
- Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in production or government environments.
Technical Skills
- Azure services supporting Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Hyper-V and/or VMware virtualization.
- Networking:
- DNS
- TCP/IP
- VPN
- NSGs
- Firewalls
- Windows Server administration.
- SCCM / OSD.
- Microsoft Intune / Autopilot.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM).
- Endpoint security and hardening.
- PowerShell (preferred), Python, or Bash scripting.
- Performance tuning and troubleshooting within cloud and VDI environments.
Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
- Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.
- Experience in government, public sector, or regulated environments.
- Experience with:
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Azure Site Recovery.
- Backup and disaster recovery planning.
- Zero Trust security architecture.
- Multi-service provider environments.
- Project management experience (PMP or equivalent).
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Company Info
What makes Neos unique and different from other firms? We treat our consultants like valued customers. The owners of Neos are career onsite IT consultants. We understand the demands of being a consultant at a customer site – we lived it every day. We’ve built and run Neos to provide a first-class experience for our consultants. Neos has been twice recognized as a Best Places to Work by the Austin Business Journal. Founded in South Austin in 2003, Neos is an IT consulting and staffing firm specializing in state and local government, public agencies, K-12, and higher education customers. Neos is the #1 provider of IT Staff Augmentation services to Texas state and local governments via the Texas Department of Information Resources. We have been recognized twice by Inc. magazine as one the fastest-growing companies in America and twice by Austin Business Journal as a Fast 50 company in Central Texas.
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