Senior VDI Platform Engineer

Aptonet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptonet is seeking a Senior VDI Platform Engineer to lead Azure Virtual Desktop initiatives in our Washington, DC area program. You will design, implement, and optimize AVD environments, manage host pools and session hosts, and ensure secure, scalable virtual desktops aligned with business needs.

You will drive automation with PowerShell and Azure Automation, monitor performance with Azure tools, and collaborate across cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to push continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with VDI technologies and desktop virtualization.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or similar cloud-based VDI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Deploy and manage virtual desktops, host pools, application delivery, and multi-session Windows environments.
• Ensure the VDI platform is secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business requirements.
• Manage Azure resources including networking, storage, identity, monitoring, and virtual machines.
• Develop and maintain Group Policies, user profiles, and security configurations.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and user experience using Azure monitoring tools.
• Provide Tier 3 support for complex virtual desktop, application delivery, and user access issues.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Azure Automation, and scripting tools.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to implement best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Support platform modernization initiatives and continuous service improvements.

Skills

VDI expertise

PowerShell scripting

Automation

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

VMware Horizon

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Splunk

SolarWinds

Microsoft Intune

Endpoint Manager

Job description

Background Requirements:

Must possess or be eligible to successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation

About the job

We are seeking a Senior VDI Platform Engineer to support the client's program. This role will lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing virtual desktop solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep Azure Virtual Desktop expertise with strong automation, performance tuning, and cloud engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Deploy and manage virtual desktops, host pools, application delivery, and multi-session Windows environments.
• Ensure the VDI platform is secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business requirements.
• Manage Azure resources including networking, storage, identity, monitoring, and virtual machines.
• Develop and maintain Group Policies, user profiles, and security configurations.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and user experience using Azure monitoring tools.
• Provide Tier 3 support for complex virtual desktop, application delivery, and user access issues.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Azure Automation, and scripting tools.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to implement best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Support platform modernization initiatives and continuous service improvements.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with VDI technologies and desktop virtualization.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or similar cloud-based VDI platforms.
• Strong expertise with Azure Virtual Desktop, host pools, session hosts, and application virtualization.
• Experience with Azure services including Azure Active Directory, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Azure Monitor.
• Hands-on experience with Windows 10/11 multi-session environments and Windows Server.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and Group Policy administration.
• Knowledge of VDI security, identity management, Conditional Access, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Splunk, or SolarWinds.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience leading VDI projects from architecture and deployment through operational support.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, or other enterprise VDI platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage technologies including SAN and NAS solutions.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation practices.
• Exposure to container technologies and modern application delivery platforms.
• Experience supporting highly secure enterprise or government environments.