Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer

***SC CLEARED***
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer
10 Months initially
£400 - £500 per day - negotiable
80% Remote working, onsite location: Gloucester

We have a great opportunity with a blue-chip client, a truly world leading organisation. We have an opportunity for an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer.

Key responsibilities:
*Working as an Azure Virtual Desktop Admin in an Agile DevOps way for the Virtual Desktop and Application Team.
*Running, operating and developing the Environment.
*Develop and execute Infrastructure as a Code pipelines using Terraform and PowerShell.
*Provide depth in knowledge and leadership to migrate out existing user base from Citrix into AVD and transition into steady state support.

Key Skills & Experience:
*In-depth understanding of the Azure and AVD architecture including good understanding of AVD design best practices and Migration best practices.
*Good Understanding of 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.
*Hands on Experience of Terraform and PowerShell.
*Sound knowledge of Cloud Computing Fundamentals and Azure.


This is a fantastic opportunity on an interesting program of work with great scope for extension.
Apply now for your CV to reach me directly and we will respond as soon as possible.



Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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