Azure Virtual Desktop SME

Summary: The Azure Virtual Desktop SME will serve as a DevOps Engineer within the Virtual Devices Team, focusing on the operation and development of the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment for over 5000 users globally. The role involves managing the Windows environment, implementing Infrastructure as Code using various tools, and supporting team development through knowledge transfer and documentation. SC clearance is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running, operating, and developing the AVD Environment
• Maintain and Manage Windows Environment hosted in AVD
• Maintain and Manage policies/configuration which supports AVD
• Maintain and Manage applications hosted in AVD
• Develop and execute Infrastructure as a Code pipelines using Terraform and PowerShell
• Maintaining and Managing CI/CD Pipelines via GitHub Repos
• Develop competency in the team and cross skill junior SMEs

Key Skills:

• In-depth understanding of the Azure and AVD architecture including good understanding of AVD design best practices and Migration best practices
• High proficiency in Management, Configuration and Deployment best practices of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Highly Proficient in configuring and managing Resource Pool, Host Groups, Images, Apps and User Access
• Highly proficient in configuring user customization through FSlogix
• Good Understanding of Virtual Desktop and Application strategies and best practices
• Proficient in Windows Operating System principles, Group Policy Management, PowerShell and Application Troubleshooting
• Sound knowledge of Cloud Computing Fundamentals and Azure
• Hands on Experience of Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Managing GitHub Repos, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, Terraform and PowerShell
• Understanding of Agile frameworks like SCRUM
• Good Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, and customer responsiveness
• Working knowledge of tools like JIRA and Servicenow

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Gloucester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT