Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer

Posted 3 days 7 hours ago by La Fosse Associates

Permanent
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Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom, PR0 2
Job Description

Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer / Azure Infrastructure Consultant

Preston / North West - Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in office)
£400-£4500 per day Inside IR35
Initial 6-month contract ASAP start

We're looking for a Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to join a large-scale technology integration programme following a major acquisition.

This is a senior, hands-on role where you'll act as the AVD SME, working across Azure infrastructure, identity, security and modern end-user computing to deliver integration and migration outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, build, configure and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.

  • Manage Host Pools, Application Groups, Workspaces, Session Hosts and Scaling Plans.

  • Design and implement Azure infrastructure aligned to approved architecture.

  • Create and optimise golden images and automate image build/deployment processes.

  • Work with FSLogix Profiles and App Masking.

  • Support application packaging, virtualisation and deployment.

  • Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.

  • Implement Zero Trust security principles and RBAC.

  • Develop PowerShell automation and support IaC initiatives.

  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.

Essential experience:

  • Strong hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop experience.

  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

  • FSLogix Profiles & App Masking.

  • Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.

  • Strong PowerShell skills.

  • Azure Networking and Azure Security.

  • Windows Server and Windows 11 Enterprise.

  • Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

  • Zscaler / Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and ZTNA.

  • MSIX, App-V or similar application packaging technologies.

  • Azure Image Builder.

  • Azure DevOps and CI/CD.

  • Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates.

  • Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.

  • Experience delivering M&A integration programmes.

  • Utilities, energy or critical national infrastructure experience.