Windows 365 / VDI Solution Engineer

Savant Recruitment; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Windows 365 / VDI Solution Engineer to support modern virtual desktop solutions in the life sciences sector. The role involves hands-on implementation with Windows 365 Cloud PC, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The ideal candidate will assess computing needs, design solutions, and ensure compliance within regulated environments. Strong experience in endpoint management and VDI architecture is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assess end-user computing and VDI use cases.
• Design and implement Windows 365 and Intune configurations.
• Lead pilot deployments, focusing on performance and usability.
• Advise on VDI architecture including cost and compliance.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Windows 365 (Cloud PC)

Proven experience designing VDI solutions

Understanding of endpoint management

Translation of regulatory requirements into technical solutions

Comfort as solution architect and engineer

Experience in life sciences environments

Familiarity with GxP requirements

Supporting global enterprise environments

Delivering VDI pilots in regulated settings

Job description

Windows 365 / VDI Solution Engineer (Intune, W365, AVD)

Our client, a leading consultancy, is seeking a Windows 365 / Virtual Desktop Solution Engineer to support the design, scoping, and implementation of modern virtual desktop solutions for an end client in the life sciences sector. The role focuses on Windows 365 Cloud PC, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), selecting the most appropriate platform for each use case. The consultant will act as a technical authority, supporting strategy, architecture, and hands‑on implementation in a regulated enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess current end‑user computing, VDI, and device use cases.
• Define and recommend use cases for Windows 365, AVD, and physical endpoints.
• Design and implement Windows 365 and Intune configurations: enrollment, security policies, application delivery, user profiles.
• Lead or support pilot deployments: performance, usability, security, and support and validation.
• Advise on VDI architecture: cost, scalability, operational complexity, and GxP compliance.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and workplace teams.
• Produce documentation and support knowledge transfer.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, recommending robust and compliant solutions.

Must‑Have Skills & Experience:

• Hands‑on experience with Windows 365 (Cloud PC), Microsoft Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Proven experience designing and implementing VDI / Cloud Desktop solutions.
• Strong understanding of endpoint management, identity and access (Entra ID), security, and policy enforcement.
• Ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions.
• Comfortable as both solution architect and hands‑on engineer.
• Experience in life sciences or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with GxP requirements for end‑user computing.
• Experience supporting global or hybrid enterprise environments.
• Experience delivering VDI pilots or proofs of concept in regulated settings.