Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer

Hirenix; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirenix is seeking an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop administrator in Edmonton to deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments for enterprise users.

You will install session hosts, host pools, app groups, and workspaces, while integrating AVD with Azure AD and AD DS, and ensuring security and backups. Strong scripting and monitoring skills are essential for ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments.

Skills

Azure

AVD deployment

Windows Server

Active Directory & Group Policy

FSLogix

PowerShell scripting

Intune / Endpoint Manager

Azure Monitor & Log Analytics

Azure Backup

Virtualization: Hyper-V/VMware

MS 365 administration

Education

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Azure DevOps

Citrix

Job description

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Install and maintain session hosts, host pools, application groups, and workspaces.
• Configure Azure networking, virtual machines, storage accounts, and load balancing.
• Integrate AVD with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory Domain Services.
• Manage FSLogix profiles and Azure Files or Azure NetApp Files.
• Monitor AVD performance and troubleshoot user connectivity issues.
• Perform Windows image creation, customization, and lifecycle management.
• Configure security policies, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Apply Windows and Azure updates while minimizing service disruptions.
• Collaborate with networking, security, and infrastructure teams.
• Create technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide Level 2/Level 3 support for Azure Virtual Desktop incidents.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

Strong knowledge of:

• Windows Server (2019/2022)
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• FSLogix
• PowerShell scripting
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
• Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Backup.
• Understanding of virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V or VMware.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration is an advantage.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise users in production environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep).
• Azure Automation and Azure DevOps knowledge.
• Experience with Citrix or VMware Horizon migrations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with enterprise migrations to Azure Virtual Desktop.