Lead Desktop Engineer - VDI, AI Workplace & Automation

Apollo Solutions; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Solutions is seeking a Senior Desktop Engineer in Boston to design, deploy, and optimize modern Windows endpoints and virtual desktop environments. You will own AVD, Intune, Autopilot, and Entra ID initiatives, building automation to streamline operations and improve end‑user experiences.

The role focuses on cloud‑first, AI‑enabled workplace modernization, with strong hands‑on requirements and collaboration with Security and Infrastructure teams. Hybrid onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Desktop Engineering, Endpoint Engineering, EUC Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and/or enterprise VDI technologies.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and Windows Autopilot.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Conditional Access, MFA, and identity management.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience building automation solutions using Power Automate.
• Experience managing Windows endpoint compliance, patching, security baselines, and device lifecycle management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoint, identity, cloud, and virtual desktop technologies.
• Experience working in enterprise‑scale environments supporting critical business functions.
• Experience supporting or implementing Microsoft Copilot initiatives within a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, deploy, maintain, and optimise Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and VDI environments.
• Design and support virtual desktop infrastructure, including image management, application delivery, profile management, and performance optimisation.
• Engineer and maintain Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and Windows Autopilot solutions.
• Administer and enhance Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Conditional Access, MFA, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Design and implement endpoint security, compliance, patching, and device management policies.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation to streamline operational processes and improve platform reliability.
• Build workflow automation solutions using Power Automate, Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Support and administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify manual processes and develop automation solutions that improve productivity and user experience.
• Support the deployment, governance, and adoption of Microsoft Copilot and AI‑enabled workplace technologies.
• Build and enhance AI‑powered workplace solutions, including intelligent workflows, self‑service capabilities, and internal productivity tools.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across AVD, Microsoft 365, Intune, identity, networking, and endpoint platforms.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams on workplace modernisation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive remediation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

Skills

AVD

Intune

PowerShell

Automation

Power Automate

Graph API

Troubleshooting

Endpoint security

Tools

Azure Virtual Desktop

Intune/Endpoint Manager

Windows Autopilot

Entra ID/AD

Job description

Apollo Solutions is seeking a Senior Desktop Engineer in Boston to design, deploy, and optimize modern Windows endpoints and virtual desktop environments. You will own AVD, Intune, Autopilot, and Entra ID initiatives, building automation to streamline operations and improve end‑user experiences.

The role focuses on cloud‑first, AI‑enabled workplace modernization, with strong hands‑on requirements and collaboration with Security and Infrastructure teams. Hybrid onsite work is expected.