Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer

• Design, build, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces
• Manage AVD images, including creation, updates, snapshots, and lifecycle management using Azure Compute Galleries
• Configure and maintain AVD scaling plans, host pool health, availability sets, and availability zones
• Carry out AVD provisioning, rebuilds, clean-down activities, disk extensions, and user assignments
• Implement MSIX App Attach and RemoteApp solutions to enable flexible application delivery
• Implement and manage FSLogix profile containers, ensuring profile resilience, performance optimisation, and data integrity
• Support folder redirection and application-specific profile requirements
• Collaborate with network and security teams to manage NSGs, firewall rules, private endpoints, and secure connectivity
• Ensure adherence to internal security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Automate AVD operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure-as-code approaches such as ARM, Bicep, or Terraform
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, platform modernisation, and cost optimisation

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• 6–8 years of overall experience, including at least 4 years working with Azure Virtual Desktop and scripting
• Strong hands-on experience with the Azure platform, including virtual machines, virtual networks, NSGs, and load balancing concepts
• Experienced in Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, Windows 10/11 Enterprise, and Windows Server environments
• Proficient in FSLogix profile management and PowerShell scripting for automation and operational tasks
• Knowledgeable about AVD autoscaling concepts

Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 and AZ-140 are advantageous

• Exposure to large-scale, global Azure Virtual Desktop environments supporting diverse user communities
• Opportunities to contribute to platform modernisation and automation initiatives within a strategic technology function
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams across security, networking, and global operations
• A role that supports continuous learning through hands-on delivery and certification-aligned experience