Job Description:

• Responsible for designing, planning, and implementing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies, specifically AVD, so end users have maximum functionality while maintaining application security.
• Continuous reviewing of VDI infrastructure to maintain latest software and security patching.
• Support continuous monitoring efforts to proactively resolve environmental issues.
• Maintain documentation for the VDI environment, such as diagrams, detailed assessments, and design documents.
• Implement Azure scripts and workbooks to automate AVD functionality.
• Manage and maintain the AVD Image; apply patches to the monthly images, roll out host pool updates with monthly image.
• Troubleshoot AVD and Azure-related issues.
• Manage and monitor autoscaling of AVD resources to ensure sufficient virtual resources are available.
• Establish and track usage trend data for AVD consumption and tailor automation around peaks and dips in service usage.
• Monitor cost consumption for AVD and identify, recommend, and implement cost-saving solutions.
• Manage your individual tasks and collaborate effectively across teams.

Requirements:

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• 10+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience).
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Strong experience with core Azure platform services and native functionality.
• Azure Administrator or Developer certification (or higher).
• Experience with other desktop virtualization products such as Citrix or VMware.
• Experience integrating, securing, and understanding the following Microsoft platform services: Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS), Windows AD-integrated PKI, Single Sign On (SSO).
• Experience with securing systems by following STIGs, best practices, and government/compliance requirements (such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, FEDRAMP).
• Experience creating, analyzing, and automating scripts (Command, Bash, Python, Ansible).

Benefits:

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits