Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer – Cleared (Polygraph)

TrueTandem; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

TrueTandem is seeking an Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer to design, secure, and optimize virtualized environments in Microsoft Azure Government and GCC High for Intelligence customers.

You will join a high-impact cloud engineering team delivering solutions with zero-trust principles and deep Microsoft integration, while supporting compliance with FedRAMP High and NIST 800-53.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft environments, including 3+ years with Azure Virtual Desktop
• 3+ years experience deploying workloads in Azure Government or GCC High
• 2+ years hands-on experience with IaC tooling to automate AVD provisioning
• Experience implementing FSLogix, Azure Files / NetApp, multisession Windows 10/11
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (must hold at submission)

Responsibilities

• Architects and configures secure Azure Virtual Desktop environments across isolated enclaves (IL4–IL7)
• Implements conditional access, FSLogix profile containers, and network segmentation policies for Zero Trust
• Manages and automates deployments using IaC tools such as Bicep and Terraform
• Monitors AVD session performance, user experience, and incident response through Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Collaborates with Identity and Endpoint Management teams to integrate with Microsoft Intune and Entra ID
• Supports Authority to Operate (ATO) processes by maintaining compliance with FedRAMP High / NIST 80053 controls

Skills

Azure Virtual Desktop

Infrastructure as Code

FSLogix

Intune / Entra ID

Zero Trust / FedRAMP

Tools

Bicep

ARM templates

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Company Description

TrueTandem's mission is to be a trusted information technology solutions provider, committed to the success of our customers, communities and employees. To enable this mission, we listen to our customers’ needs, empower our dedicated and talented employees, envision success together, and deliver innovative cost-effective solutions. For our customers, we aim to deliver more power to meet their business outcomes through technology implementation, integration, optimization and customization. We enable some of the most well‑known companies, nonprofits and federal agencies in the United States to intelligently plan and develop their applications, modernize their infrastructure and manage their data.

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer supporting TrueTandem’s Intelligence customers, you will help design, secure, and optimize virtualized environments within Microsoft Azure Government and GCC High. This position supports the modernization of sensitive customer environments, enabling secure remote access and scalable cloud‑first infrastructure.

You will join a high‑impact team of cloud engineers and architects delivering solutions across federal security domains. The role emphasizes mission agility, zero‑trust posture, and deep integration with Microsoft technologies.

Role and Responsibilities

• Architects and configures secure Azure Virtual Desktop environments across isolated enclaves (IL4, IL5, IL6, IL7)
• Implements conditional access, FSLogix profile containers, and network segmentation policies for Zero Trust
• Manages and automates deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep and Terraform
• Monitors AVD session performance, user experience, and incident response through Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Collaborates with Identity and Endpoint Management teams to integrate with Microsoft Intune and Entra ID
• Supports Authority to Operate (ATO) processes by maintaining compliance with FedRAMP High / NIST 80053 controls

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft environments, including at least 3 years with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• 3+ years experience deploying and managing workloads in Azure Government or GCC High
• 2+ years hands on experience with Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform to automate AVD resource provisioning
• Experience implementing FSLogix, Azure Files / NetApp, and multisession Windows 10/11
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (must hold at time of submission)

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience integrating AVD with Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Conditional Access policies
• Familiarity with integrating third party monitoring tools (e.g., Citrix Analytics, ControlUp) for AVD environments
• Knowledge of DoD Cloud Computing SRG, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, and impact levels IL4-IL7

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, TrueTandem considers several factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

• In addition, TrueTandem provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Our retirement plan offers a variety of investment options to build toward your retirement.

TrueTandem is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.