Job description
| Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer *UK SC clearance required to start this project* Start: ASAP Duration: 6-12 months Location: hybrid (ad hoc travel to Gloucester) Pay: inside IR35, up to £425 p/day We’re seeking an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) SME to join a dedicated Virtual Devices team operating in a Scaled Agile environment. This is a hands-on technical role focused on the support, administration, and development of a global AVD estate used by over 5,000 users. Key Responsibilities - Manage and operate a secure, scalable AVD environment (single & multi-session) - Support all aspects of AVD: host pools, images, application/user access, resource groups - Administer and troubleshoot FSLogix profiles and storage solutions (e.g. NetApp) - Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, ARM Templates, and Azure CLI - Maintain the supporting Windows environment: Group Policies, OU, application configs, patching - Work within a CI/CD DevOps pipeline via GitHub Repos - Provide end-user support, manage incidents, and ensure DR/high availability - Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross-skilling junior team members - Participate in on-call support (1-in-3 rota) Essential Skills - UK SC Cleared and able to start within 2 months - Strong hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop architecture and administration - Proficiency with host pool management, FSLogix, user/app access, and multi-user environments - Solid understanding of Windows OS, Group Policy, and application troubleshooting - Experience supporting AVD in an enterprise or global environment - Infrastructure automation experience with Terraform and PowerShell - Strong grasp of Azure fundamentals and cloud best practices Desirable Skills - Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub CI/CD pipelines, ARM templates, and Azure CLI - Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery models - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Experience with tools such as JIRA and ServiceNow |
