IT Infrastructure Engineer, Virtual Desktop

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer, Virtual Desktop  

Summary:   

As a member of our Infrastructure Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting complex cloud-based desktop virtualization solutions to meet the diverse needs of our user base, while ensuring strict adherence to security best practices. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Design and deploy Azure Virtual Desktop environments tailored to the unique requirements of each business unit, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security posture.
• Configure and manage FSLogix profiles and Office 365 containerization to enhance user experience and simplify profile management in virtual desktop environments, while maintaining stringent security controls.
• Collaborate with business units and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, develop technical specifications, and implement solutions that align with business objectives and security standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and support staff, serving as a subject matter expert in Azure Virtual Desktop, FSLogix, Nerdio Manager, and cloud security best practices.
• Implement robust security measures across virtual desktop infrastructure, including network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection, to safeguard sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and compliance risks in virtual desktop environments, conducting regular security assessments and audits to maintain a strong security posture.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging threats in cloud security, continuously evaluating and enhancing our security practices and controls to protect client assets and mitigate cyber threats.

Competencies: 

• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles, including virtualization, networking, and security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, value-focused environment, with a commitment to delivering secure and reliable solutions.
• Proficiency in multi-tenant configuration and management of Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
• Experience in designing and implementing security controls for cloud-based solutions, with a focus on network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business units and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, develop technical specifications, and implement solutions that align with business objectives and security standards.

Education and/or Experience: 

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop solutions in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in configuring and managing Azure Virtual Desktop environments with multi-tenancy considerations, including isolation, resource allocation, and billing.
• Extensive knowledge of FSLogix profile management and Office 365 containerization techniques in multi-tenant setups, with a focus on security.
• Hands-on experience with Nerdio Manager for WVD or similar management platforms for Azure Virtual Desktop in a multi-tenant context, with strong security controls.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, Azure Solutions Architect, Security certifications) preferred.