> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2424949-microsoft-avd-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2424949-microsoft-avd-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft AVD Engineer - **Company:** Lorven Technologies Inc - **Location:** New York, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Domain Name System (DNS), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Office, Virtual Desktops, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Roaming, Management of Software Versions, Azure Automation, Azure Powershell, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Bicep, Terraform - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3cd9b8a9-bb99-481d-9fca-8a7fdbed5add ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or Maters Degree in Computer science, or a related field, with minimum 10+ Years of relevant experience. * Proven, hands-on experience designing, creating, and deploying Azure Virtual Desktops. * Clear working knowledge of AVD architecture: host pools, workspaces, application groups, and session hosts. * Strong understanding of multi-user (pooled) vs. personal (dedicated) desktop models and user assignment. * Solid Azure infrastructure fundamentals: Resource Groups, VNets/subnets, and network security. * Experience with AVD cost management and optimization. * Lifecycle automation with PowerShell / Azure CLI and infrastructure-as-code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform); Azure Automation a plus. * Experience in Microsoft Entra ID - Entra join for session hosts, device identity, Conditional Access, and SSO/MFA for AVD sign-in. * Experience in Microsoft Intune - Endpoint management of session hosts, Company Portal app delivery, and controlled Windows Update rings. * FSLogix - Roaming profile containers for pooled/multi-user host pools. * Microsoft 365 - Multi-session M365 Apps licensing and Office optimization within the desktop image. * Azure Networking - VNets, NSGs, and ExpressRoute/VPN + DNS connectivity between AVD and on-premises. * Azure Compute Gallery / Gold Images - Building, patching, and versioning golden images for session hosts. * Azure Cost Management - Monthly AVD cost reporting, budgeting, and right-sizing. * BitLocker - Disk/drive encryption on session hosts and troubleshooting encryption prompts. * Azure Bastion & BeyondTrust - Secure administrative and remote-support access to VMs. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of identifying and resolving complex billing issues. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. ## Related Videos - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)