Cloud Engineer – Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, VDI

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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).

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