Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer / Azure Infrastructure Consultant

La Fosse
Preston, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 117K

Job location

Preston, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Application Packaging
Microsoft App-V
Azure
Continuous Integration
Identity and Access Management
Windows Server
Virtual Desktops
Powershell
Role-Based Access Control
Azure
Zero Trust Network Access
Virtualization Technology
Software Troubleshooting
Microsoft InTune
Information Technology
Bicep
Terraform

Job 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

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