Job Title: Azure Virtual Desktop Automation Engineer

Location: Remote and occasional travel to Leeds or Edinburgh

Contract: 12 -18 Month engagement - Inside IR35

We are currently seeking a skilled Azure Virtual Desktop Automation Engineer to enhance our clients virtual desktop infrastructure capabilities and drive efficiency across operations. Our client is a well known Financial Services company.

Role Summary: As an Azure Virtual Desktop Automation Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions in Microsoft Azure. With your advanced knowledge in PowerShell Scripting, Bicep templates, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, you will ensure scalable, secure, and efficient deployments. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside cross-functional teams, manage complex troubleshooting, and actively contribute to the continuous enhancement of our VDI services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Infrastructure Design and Deployment:

   • Architect and deploy Azure Virtual Desktop environments including host pools, session hosts, and application groups.
   • Utilize PowerShell scripts and Bicep templates to provision infrastructure resources effectively.
   • Develop robust user profiles, policies, and access controls to ensure optimal performance and security.
   • Collaborate with vendors to develop and maintain technology roadmaps.

2. Infrastructure Management and Optimization:

   • Monitor and maintain the infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability.
   • Manage virtual machine images, scheduling updates, and patch management.
   • Optimize resource allocation, performance, and cost-efficiency.

3. User Support and Troubleshooting:

   • Provide comprehensive end-user support and troubleshoot connectivity, application access, and performance issues.
   • Work closely with helpdesk teams to ensure timely resolution of incidents.

4. Security and Compliance:

   • Enforce security best practices including RBAC, conditional access, and multi-factor authentication.
   • Monitor and respond to security incidents promptly.
   • Ensure adherence to industry standards and organizational policies.

5. Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

   • Lead an automation-first agenda to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
   • Develop and maintain scripts and templates for administrative tasks, automation, and reporting.

6. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

   • Keep detailed documentation of configurations and troubleshooting procedures.
   • Contribute to internal training sessions and mentor team members.

Qualifications:

• Certification or progress towards Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (Exam AZ-140) and Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104).
• Beneficial to have Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions (Exam AZ-400).
• Proficient in PowerShell Scripting, Bicep or ARM templates, and a strong understanding of networking and Active Directory.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Previous financial services experience.