Sr Windows Engineer

Description

Senior Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer / Administrator
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Administrator to manage, optimize, and support our cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure, particularly Azure Virtual Desktop, and a strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise desktop management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments across multiple regions and user groups.

• Monitor performance and availability of AVD services and perform capacity planning.

• Implement and manage image creation, maintenance, and deployment using Azure Image Builder and shared image galleries.

• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform to streamline provisioning and maintenance tasks.

• Integrate AVD with Azure Active Directory and Group Policies for security and compliance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve user access, performance, and connectivity issues in virtual desktops.

• Maintain and update Windows OS configurations and patch management for AVD session hosts.

• Collaborate with security teams to enforce endpoint protection and compliance policies.

• Provide Tier 3 support for AVD issues escalated from the service desk or IT support teams.

• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles for AVD operations.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on Azure Virtual Desktop.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), and Virtual Networks.

• Proficiency in Windows 10/11, Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, and Group Policy.

• Experience with FSLogix for user profile management.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Defender for Endpoint, and Conditional Access policies.

• Expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation.

• Migrating application from Citrix to AVD.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-140, AZ-500).

• Experience with Citrix or VMware Horizon on Azure.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint).

• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and documentation capabilities.

• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior administrators.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.