Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer / Azure Infrastructure Consultant
Preston / North West – Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in office)
£400–£4500 per day | Inside IR35
Initial 6-month contract | ASAP start
We’re looking for a Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to join a large-scale technology integration programme following a major acquisition.
This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll act as the AVD SME, working across Azure infrastructure, identity, security and modern end-user computing to deliver integration and migration outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
Design, build, configure and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
Manage Host Pools, Application Groups, Workspaces, Session Hosts and Scaling Plans.
Design and implement Azure infrastructure aligned to approved architecture.
Create and optimise golden images and automate image build/deployment processes.
Work with FSLogix Profiles and App Masking.
Support application packaging, virtualisation and deployment.
Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.
Implement Zero Trust security principles and RBAC.
Develop PowerShell automation and support IaC initiatives.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.
Essential experience:
Strong hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop experience.
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
FSLogix Profiles & App Masking.
Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.
Strong PowerShell skills.
Azure Networking and Azure Security.
Windows Server and Windows 11 Enterprise.
Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
Zscaler / Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and ZTNA.
MSIX, App-V or similar application packaging technologies.
Azure Image Builder.
Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates.
Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.
Experience delivering M&A integration programmes.
Utilities, energy or critical national infrastructure experience.
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