Azure Virtual Desktop Architect - Enterprise Cloud

Central Strategies, LLC

Alexandria (VA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

US Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA seeks a Sr Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer to lead management of the enterprise AVD environment and patching across AWS/Azure infrastructure. You will collaborate with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and leadership to deliver scalable, secure cloud desktop solutions that support the mission.

Requires BS degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 10+ years.

Qualifications

Requires strong experience designing and implementing Azure Virtual Desktop solutions.
Experience with NerdioManager for Enterprise (NME) administration and automation.
Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
Knowledge of Azure Compute, Storage, Identity services, and Windows multi-session environments.
Security best practices for cloud-hosted VDI environments.

Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, secure AVD environments.
Deploy and manage AVD infrastructure using NerdioManager for Enterprise (NME).
Configure host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profiles, and user groups.
Implement autoscaling, image management, and cost optimization with Nerdio.
Integrate AVD with Azure AD, Intune, Conditional Access, and Defender.
Develop and maintain golden images for Windows 10/11 multi-session.
Automate deployment and tasks using PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and profile issues in AVD.
Ensure compliance with security standards and Microsoft best practices.
Collaborate with Infra, Security, Networking, and Apps teams; create runbooks and docs.
Support migration from Citrix/VMware Horizon/on-prem VDI to AVD.
Monitor health with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Nerdio analytics.