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# Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer / Azure Infrastructure Consultant

- **Company:** La Fosse
- **Location:** Preston, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £104,000.0 - £117,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Packaging, Microsoft App-V, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtualization Technology, Software Troubleshooting, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Bicep, Terraform
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.lafosse.com/pro-bono/pro-bono-looking-for-an-expert/

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop experience.
 * Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
 * FSLogix Profiles & App Masking.
 * Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.
 * Strong PowerShell skills.
 * Azure Networking and Azure Security.
 * Windows Server and Windows 11 Enterprise.
 * Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

 * Zscaler / Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and ZTNA.
 * MSIX, App-V or similar application packaging technologies.
 * Azure Image Builder.
 * Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
 * Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates.
 * Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.
 * Experience delivering M&A integration programmes.
 * Utilities, energy or critical national infrastructure experience.

## Description

* Design, build, configure and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
 * Manage Host Pools, Application Groups, Workspaces, Session Hosts and Scaling Plans.
 * Design and implement Azure infrastructure aligned to approved architecture.
 * Create and optimise golden images and automate image build/deployment processes.
 * Work with FSLogix Profiles and App Masking.
 * Support application packaging, virtualisation and deployment.
 * Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.
 * Implement Zero Trust security principles and RBAC.
 * Develop PowerShell automation and support IaC initiatives.
 * Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.


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