Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer
15 days ago
Preston
\n Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer / Azure Infrastructure Consultant \n Preston / North West – Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in office) £400–£4500 per day | Inside IR35 Initial 6-month contract | ASAP start \n We’re looking for a Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to join a large-scale technology integration programme following a major acquisition. \n This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll act as the AVD SME, working across Azure infrastructure, identity, security and modern end-user computing to deliver integration and migration outcomes. \n Key responsibilities: \n \n • \n Design, build, configure and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. \n • \n Manage Host Pools, Application Groups, Workspaces, Session Hosts and Scaling Plans. \n • \n Design and implement Azure infrastructure aligned to approved architecture. \n • \n Create and optimise golden images and automate image build/deployment processes. \n • \n Work with FSLogix Profiles and App Masking. \n • \n Support application packaging, virtualisation and deployment. \n • \n Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance. \n • \n Implement Zero Trust security principles and RBAC. \n • \n Develop PowerShell automation and support IaC initiatives. \n • \n Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis. \n \n Essential experience: \n \n • \n Strong hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop experience. \n • \n Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure. \n • \n FSLogix Profiles & App Masking. \n • \n Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance. \n • \n Strong PowerShell skills. \n • \n Azure Networking and Azure Security. \n • \n Windows Server and Windows 11 Enterprise. \n • \n Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills. \n \n Desirable: \n \n • \n Zscaler / Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and ZTNA. \n • \n MSIX, App-V or similar application packaging technologies. \n • \n Azure Image Builder. \n • \n Azure DevOps and CI/CD. \n • \n Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates. \n • \n Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager. \n • \n Experience delivering M&A integration programmes. \n • \n Utilities, energy or critical national infrastructure experience. \n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr