AVD SME - S

Tata Consultancy Services; Chennai District, Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Chennai, India is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure professional to design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. You will implement host pools, workspaces, session hosts, and FSLogix profile management, while ensuring performance and security across cloud and on-premises hybrid identities.

The role emphasizes automation using PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform, and Azure Automation, plus integration with Entra ID, AD, DNS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.

Skills

AVD administration

FSLogix profiles

Active Directory

Group Policies

Azure networking

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerShell

ARM templates

Terraform

Azure Automation

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Implement and support AVD host pools, application groups, workspaces, and session hosts.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization of AVD infrastructure.
• Manage FSLogix profiles, user sessions, and storage solutions.
• Configure and maintain Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, VPNs, and ExpressRoute.
• Integrate AVD with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and hybrid identity solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AVD performance, connectivity, and user experience issues.
• Implement security best practices, compliance standards, and access controls.
• Automate deployment and administration using PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Automation.
• Support application delivery and image management using golden images and image galleries.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams for solution architecture and operational excellence.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.
• Provide L3/L4 support and root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Participate in migration projects from on-premises VDI platforms such as Citrix and VMware Horizon to AVD.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, or End User Computing environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) administration and support.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud architecture.
• Experience with:
  • Azure Compute
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure Networking
  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Backup
• Expertise in Windows Server and Windows 10/11 Multi-Session environments.
• Experience managing FSLogix Profiles and profile containers.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Understanding of security, governance, and compliance best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.