Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer

Senior Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer/Architect
Contract Duration: 6 Months+
Location: Fully Remote (CST Hours)

Reason for Opening: Migration from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Overview:
We're seeking a senior-level Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architect to lead a global enterprise transformation from Citrix to AVD, supporting over 1,800 instances. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on delivery, requiring a candidate who can operate as both a technical authority and a consulting thought leader. This is not an administrative position - it's a high-impact role for someone who can manage complex, enterprise-scale projects end-to-end.
Must-Have Experience

• AVD Expertise: Large-scale implementations (1,000+ instances) with global reach and operational efficiency.
  
• Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local): Deep implementation experience and hybrid cloud integration.
  
• Windows 11 Enterprise Delivery: Proven at-scale delivery through AVD.
  
• Image Management & Automation: Skilled in automation for image creation and deployment (Nerdio a plus).
  
• End-to-End Delivery: Track record of 10+ month enterprise projects vs. short sprints.
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Nerdio Management Suite experience
  
• Citrix migration background
  
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  
• Enterprise monitoring with Azure-native tools
  
• Disaster recovery planning and enterprise architecture experience
  

Certifications (Highly Valued)

• Azure: AZ-140 (most relevant), AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-801, AZ-303/AZ-304 (legacy)
  
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
  
• Citrix CCP-V or CCE-V
  

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the global AVD deployment strategy
  
• Provide modernization and optimization thought leadership
  
• Develop reference architectures and blue/green deployment processes
  

Technical Architecture & Implementation

• Lead Citrix-to-AVD migration planning and execution
  
• Design and implement image automation workflows
  
• Deploy Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Ansible)
  
• Establish enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and DR strategies
  

Advanced Support & Optimization

• Provide Level 2/3 support for complex performance issues
  
• Optimize AVD for scale, efficiency, and global performance
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Broad experience across multiple client environments and industries
  
• Skilled at balancing executive-level strategy with technical execution
  
• Comfortable presenting to C-suite and troubleshooting at the engineering level
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  
  TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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