Senior AVD Consultant (Azure Virtual Desktop) (Contractor)

Version 1; Manchester Township (NJ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in New Jersey is seeking skilled professionals to deliver high-quality Azure solutions. Candidates should have hands-on experience with VDI technologies and a strong understanding of DevOps processes. This role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Quarterly Profit Share

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with delivering Azure technologies is essential.
• Hands-on experience with VDI solutions is required.
• Familiarity with DevOps and IaC tooling is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Understand customer requirements and identify solutions.
• Collaborate with the Cloud Engineering Team.

Skills

Azure technologies

DevOps processes

Communication skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Tools

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Citrix

VMware Horizon

Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

Job description

Employer Industry: Technology Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Opportunity for career advancement through mentorship coaching and a dedicated career development program
• Share in the company's success with a Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme
• Flexible/remote working options to support a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, life assurance, and financial advice
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced leave policies for maternity, paternity, and special occasions

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Deliver high-quality solutions on Microsoft Azure in collaboration with customers and colleagues
• Understand customer requirements and identify solutions and opportunities
• Utilize DevOps processes and tooling for the delivery of IaaS and PaaS services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Produce and contribute to high-quality documentation
• Collaborate with the Cloud Engineering Team to contribute to technical decisions and team development initiatives

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Experience with the delivery of Azure technologies and solutions that are highly available, high performing, and secure
• Extensive hands-on experience with at least two of the following: Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix (including Citrix Cloud), VMware Horizon, Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
• Detailed understanding of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions for delivering desktops and applications to end users
• In-depth knowledge of End User Computing concepts and solutions affecting VDI delivery
• Experience using DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Passion for continual learning and development to stay updated on emerging technologies
• Ability to contribute to technical designs and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Good commercial awareness to articulate the impacts of technical challenges and opportunities
• Strong communication skills and experience in collaborative environments

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