AVD Virtualization Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced AVD Virtualization Engineer to support a large-scale Azure Virtual Desktop platform in an enterprise environment of ~12,000 desktops. The role balances hands-on execution with engineering-level problem-solving to improve performance, scalability and reliability.

Hybrid position with onsite options in Wayne, PA or Plano, TX; in-office presence is expected Tue, Wed, and Thu. 5+ years of enterprise AVD experience and FSLogix expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supporting Windows desktops and virtualization platforms.
• End-to-end AVD engineering experience including implementation, configuration, optimization and support.
• Hands-on with AVD or comparable virtual desktop technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement AVD designs created by architects and leads.
• Optimize platform performance and scale through improvements.
• Design, build, scale and improve virtualization solutions.
• Deploy and support AVD host pools, session hosts, app groups and workspaces.
• Administrate platform daily including scaling and health checks.
• Manage image pipelines and Shared Image Gallery maintenance.
• Troubleshoot FSLogix profile containers and storage issues.
• Monitor AVD health and capacity using Azure tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Recommend improvements for performance, reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Azure Virtual Desktop

FSLogix

PowerShell

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Shared Image Gallery

Azure Monitor

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AVD Virtualization Engineer to support the engineering, implementation, optimization, and administration of a large-scale Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) platform. This role will support an enterprise environment of approximately 12,000 virtual desktops and requires strong hands‑on engineering experience with enterprise-scale AVD implementations. The ideal candidate will balance hands‑on execution with engineering‑level problem‑solving and contribute to platform enhancements, performance improvements, and scaling initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement solution designs for AVD environments as created by architects and technical leads.
• Contribute to platform optimization, performance improvements, and scaling efforts.
• Design, build, scale, and improve virtualization solutions.
• Deploy, configure, and support AVD host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces.
• Perform day‑to‑day platform administration, including scaling, host maintenance, and health checks.
• Support gold image creation and maintenance using existing image pipelines and Shared Image Gallery.
• Manage and troubleshoot FSLogix profile containers, including configuration and storage issues.
• Monitor AVD health, performance, and capacity using Azure monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and cross‑functional teams in a highly collaborative environment.
• Provide recommendations for improving platform performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience supporting Windows desktops and virtualization platforms.
• Strong engineering experience with large-scale, enterprise Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) implementations.
• End‑to‑end AVD engineering experience, including implementation, configuration, optimization, and support.
• Hands‑on experience with AVD or comparable virtual desktop technologies.
• Working knowledge of Azure fundamentals, including compute, networking, and storage.
• Strong hands‑on experience with FSLogix profile management and troubleshooting.
• Basic experience with automation tools such as PowerShell or Terraform.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale virtualization environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, collaboration, and troubleshooting skills.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Nerdio for AVD automation and management.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and/or Group Policy.
• Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and MFA concepts.
• Experience working in financial services or similarly regulated, high‑urgency environments.

Location

• Hybrid position with options to work onsite in Wayne, PA or Plano, TX.
• In‑office presence is expected Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.