Job description:

• Excellent knowledge of the AZURE AVD host pool & workspaces.
• Experience in configuring and managing AVD session hosts in production.
• Experience in Deploying and Managing Azure Virtual Desktops in the Microsoft Azure Production Environment.
• Implement security policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure secure system access and control.
• Security hardening of VDI infrastructure as per regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Efficient image management and centralized control.
• Experience in configuring Azure Premium File Share and Azure NetApp files.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting FSLogix.
• Configuration & management of user-profiles and optimization of performance.
• Experience in FSLogix profile management for AVD hosts on Azure files and NetApp.
• Experience on Azure IaaS.
• Experience with the Azure key vault.
• Experience in configuring and managing Autoscale.
• Experience with migrating and maintaining VDI workloads in Azure Cloud Production environment.
• Good understanding of Azure Vnet, NSG, and firewall.
• Hands on experience with network connectivity to Azure.
• Good Understanding of PowerShell, ARM Templates, Bicep, and other IaaC
• Collaborate with operational counterparts to support and provide client opportunities for improvement via automation, etc.
• Experience in configuring and managing Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Diagnostics settings.
• Automate repetitive tasks where possible to improve service delivery and reduce operational overhead.
• Maintain documentation related to VDI, virtual apps, & mobility activities/processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in designing and implementing Azure Virtual Desktop solutions.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as a code using Ansible / Terraform
• Expertise in Azure services (Networking, Storage, Identity, Security).
• Hands-on experience with FSLogix, Nerdio, Nexthink and Numecent Cloud Paging.
• PowerShell scripting, and automation using CI & CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 integration and Teams optimization.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty & Azure security certification is must.

• Teamwork and Communication Skill: 
  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively work in a team environment, can work across functions to verify requirements and align on business objectives.  
  • Demonstrates influential leadership through ability in driving product design and architecture, and adherence to IT engineering standards and architecture maturity.   
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrates the ability to effectively work asynchronously across time zones. 
  • Strong track record of keeping up to date with industry trends. Experience with the growth of others’ capabilities. 

• Business Acumen: 
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex AVD Environments and support global user base
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly gain knowledge in business domains, data, workflows and processes in which the Virtual solutions are being deployed