Windows 365 /Azure Deployment Consultant (Remote work)

Digile; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert to lead the architecture and optimization of Cloud PC environments. This senior-level engineering position focuses on designing secure, scalable virtual desktop solutions using Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in identity management and Azure networking, with responsibilities including managing Microsoft Entra ID and implementing Zero Trust security models. This role offers a competitive contract duration of 12 Months+.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in identity management, Azure networking, virtualization, and endpoint management.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot complex hybrid and cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop environments end-to-end.
• Architect scalable and secure virtual desktop infrastructure integrated with Azure Storage.
• Lead Microsoft Entra ID configuration and management.
• Design and implement Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Manage identity security features and configure Microsoft Intune for Cloud PC environments.
• Serve as the highest escalation point for Windows 365 issues.

Job description

Duration: 12 Months+

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of our Cloud PC environment. This is a senior-level engineering role focused on designing secure, scalable, and high-performance virtual desktop solutions using Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This is not a general Microsoft 365 support position.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in identity management, Azure networking, virtualization, and endpoint management, with the ability to design and troubleshoot complex hybrid and cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Cloud Desktop Strategy

• Design, deploy, and manage Windows 365 (Cloud PC) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments end-to-end.
• Architect scalable and secure virtual desktop infrastructure integrated with Azure Storage (Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, FSLogix).
• Define best practices for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Identity, Security & Zero Trust

• Lead Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) configuration and management.
• Design and implement Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Implement Zero Trust security models for cloud desktop environments.
• Manage identity security features including Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Identity Protection.
• Manage and configure Microsoft Intune for Cloud PC and virtual desktop environments.
• Implement advanced device compliance policies, application packaging, and automated provisioning.
• Automate deployment and management tasks using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API.

Infrastructure Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Serve as the highest escalation point for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop issues.
• Diagnose and resolve complex performance issue