Azure Virtual Desktop AVD Architect

Saksoft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saksoft is seeking a Senior AVD Architect in Houston, TX, to lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise Azure Virtual Desktop environments. You will oversee end-user computing modernization and ensure high availability, security, and performance across VDI and published apps.

Responsibilities include establishing deployment standards, DR planning, capacity planning, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AVD architectures, Windows 365 migrations, and related

Qualifications

• Senior AVD architect with design and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, optimization of enterprise Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
• Develop and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop deployment standards and operations documentation.
• Lead DR planning, testing, and readiness reviews for AVD environments.
• Optimize host pools, profiles, image management, and performance monitoring for AVD.
• Troubleshoot complex AVD infrastructure issues including authentication, connectivity, and user experience.

Skills

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: AVD Architect

Location: Houston, TX - Onsite

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description

• Senior Azure Virtual Desktop AVD Architect to lead the design implementation optimization and escalation support of enterprise virtual desktop and application delivery platforms.
• The resource will play a key role in the modernization of enduser computing services Azure Virtual Desktop deployments Windows 365 solutions including Citrix replacement initiatives Intune policy management application packaging and support for critical business applications
• Design implement and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments across development test preproduction production high availability and disaster recovery environments.
• Develop enterprise architecture solution design deployment standards and operational support documentation.
• Design scalable secure and resilient virtual desktop and published application environments.
• Lead production readiness reviews DR planning and DR testing activities.
• Optimize AVD host pools scaling plans FSLogix profiles image management and performance monitoring.
• Create infrastructure standards and reference architectures for enterprise AVD deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex AVD infrastructure performance authentication connectivity and user experience issues.

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Azure Virtual Desktop