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Sigma Defense is seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer to be a hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop engineer who understands both the user-facing desktop experience and the Microsoft Azure ...

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

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Job description

  • Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments within Microsoft Azure.
  • Configure and manage AVD host pools, session hosts, workspaces, application groups, and published desktops and applications.
  • Support pooled and personal desktop environments based on mission and user requirements.
  • Monitor AVD environments and troubleshoot user-session, performance, connectivity, authentication, application, and profile issues.
  • Build, maintain, test, and deploy standardized Windows desktop and session-host images.
  • Support automated image-management and deployment processes for AVD session hosts.
  • Configure and maintain FSLogix profiles and profile containers.
  • Support application installation, configuration, testing, packaging, and delivery.
  • Configure and maintain AVD scaling plans and optimize session-host utilization and performance.
  • Support Azure compute, storage, networking, and identity resources required by AVD.
  • Integrate AVD environments with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and other Azure identity services.
  • Support secure authentication and access-control requirements.
  • Work with Azure Network Engineers to troubleshoot network connectivity, DNS, routing, firewall, and private-access issues.
  • Work with cybersecurity engineers to implement system-hardening requirements and remediate vulnerabilities.
  • Support Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and other security and governance capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Monitor system health, capacity, utilization, and user experience.
Requirements
  • 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Professional experience supporting Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) or enterprise Windows desktop environments.
  • Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
  • Experience configuring and managing AVD host pools, session hosts, workspaces, and application groups.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting Windows 10/11 and/or Windows Server environments.
  • Experience with virtual desktop image creation, maintenance, and deployment.
  • Experience with FSLogix profile management.
  • Understanding of Azure networking concepts and their impact on virtual desktop environments.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, authorization, and Azure RBAC.
  • Experience troubleshooting user sessions, profiles, applications, authentication, networking, and performance issues.
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting and Windows administration.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)
  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of virtual desktop infrastructure. Proficient in automation and scripting with PowerShell and Azure CLI, alongside a strong understanding of Azure networking and security protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Azure Virtual Desktop Management
  • PowerShell Scripting
  • FSLogix Profile Management
  • Windows Desktop Administration
  • CompTIA Security+
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Windows 10/11 Administration
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
  • Image Creation and Deployment
  • Session Host Configuration
  • Application Group Management
  • Troubleshooting User Sessions
  • Azure Networking Concepts
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Automated Image Management
Certifications & Qualifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)
Industry Keywords
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
  • Session Hosts
  • Application Delivery
  • User Authentication
  • Security Clearance
Tools & Technologies
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Azure RBAC
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Azure Policy
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