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# Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Architect

- **Company:** Sierra Business Solution LLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Packaging, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Disaster Recovery, Image Management, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Software Deployment, System Availability, Microsoft InTune, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b688a1f0-6960-4636-b95d-4fd69c8a77de

## About the Role

>> Design, implement, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments across development, test, pre-production, production, high availability, and disaster recovery environments.

>> Develop enterprise architecture, solution design, deployment standards, and operational support documentation.

>> Design scalable, secure, and resilient virtual desktop and published application environments.

>> Lead production readiness reviews, DR planning, and DR testing activities.

>> Optimize AVD host pools, scaling plans, FSLogix profiles, image management, and performance monitoring.

>> Create infrastructure standards and reference architectures for enterprise AVD deployments.

>> Troubleshoot complex AVD infrastructure, performance, authentication, connectivity, and user experience issues.

## Description

>> Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and escalation support of enterprise virtual desktop and application delivery platforms.

>> Play a key role in the modernization of end-user computing services, Azure Virtual Desktop deployments, Windows 365 solutions, including Citrix replacement initiatives, Intune policy management, application packaging, and support for critical business applications.


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