Job#: 3034501 Job Description: AVD Virtualization Engineer
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)
Role Overview
This organization is seeking an AVD Virtualization Engineer for a new role focused on the engineering, implementation, and optimization of a large-scale Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) platform. This position supports an enterprise environment of approximately 12,000 virtual desktops. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on execution with engineering-level problem-solving, contributing to platform enhancements and providing thoughtful recommendations based on prior experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement solution designs for AVD environments as created by architects and technical leads.
- Contribute to platform optimization, performance improvements, and scaling efforts.
- Design, build, scale, and improve virtualization solutions.
- Deploy, configure, and support AVD host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces.
- Perform day-to-day platform administration, including scaling, host maintenance, and health checks.
- Support gold image creation and maintenance using existing image pipelines and Shared Image Gallery.
- Manage and troubleshoot FSLogix profile containers, including configuration and storage issues.
- Monitor AVD health, performance, and capacity using Azure monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative environment.
Required Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of five years of related work experience is required, including experience supporting Windows desktop and Virtualization Platforms. Mandatory strong engineering experience with large, enterprise-scale AVD implementations. Experience with Citrix or Horizon is acceptable only if paired with demonstrated AVD engineering depth.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with AVD or comparable virtual desktop technologies is required. A working knowledge of Azure fundamentals (compute, networking, storage) and experience with FSLogix profile management are also necessary. Basic experience with automation tools such as PowerShell or Terraform is required.
Education: An undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Nerdio for AVD automation and management.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune and/or Group Policy.
- Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and MFA concepts.
- Experience in financial services or similarly regulated, high-urgency environments.
Work Environment
This role requires a hybrid work schedule, with in-office presence expected on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The position offers location options in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or Texas. The team is highly collaborative and values humility, accountability, and clear communication.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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