1750 - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

ppSigma Defense is seeking a bVirtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer /bto be a hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop engineer who understands both the user-facing desktop experience and the Microsoft Azure infrastructure supporting it. /p pAs a mid-level engineer, the candidate should be capable of independently managing routine AVD engineering and operational responsibilities while working with senior cloud, networking, security, and automation engineers on more complex initiatives. The ideal candidate will also have an automation-focused mindset. /p pbEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. /b /p ulli4+ years of relevant experience. /liliProfessional experience supporting Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) or enterprise Windows desktop environments. /liliHands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). /liliWorking knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services. /liliExperience configuring and managing AVD host pools, session hosts, workspaces, and application groups. /liliExperience administering and troubleshooting Windows 10/11 and/or Windows Server environments. /liliExperience with virtual desktop image creation, maintenance, and deployment. /liliExperience with FSLogix profile management. /liliUnderstanding of Azure networking concepts and their impact on virtual desktop environments. /liliWorking knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, authorization, and Azure RBAC. /liliExperience troubleshooting user sessions, profiles, applications, authentication, networking, and performance issues. /liliExperience with PowerShell scripting and Windows administration. /liliMust be a U.S. citizen. /li /ul h3Candidate Differentiators: /h3 ulliExperience supporting Azure Virtual Desktop within Azure Government. /liliExperience supporting VDI or AVD environments within a Department of Defense (DoD) or other regulated environment. /liliExperience with large-scale or multi-environment AVD deployments. /liliAdvanced experience with FSLogix. /liliExperience with automated Windows image creation and management. /liliExperience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access. /liliExperience with Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and AVD Insights. /liliExperience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. /liliExperience implementing Azure Policy. /liliExperience using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions. /liliFamiliarity with DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and STIGs. /li /ul h3Mandatory Certifications: /h3 ulliCompTIA Security+ /liliAzure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140) /li /ul h3Computer Programs/Software: /h3 ulliAzure Virtual Desktop /liliMicrosoft Entra ID /li /ul h3Personnel Clearance Level: /h3 ulliCandidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance. /liliClearance may be sponsored for the right candidate. /li /ul h3Education Requirements: /h3 ulliAssociate's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology. /li /ul h3Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive): /h3 ulliDeploy, configure, administer, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments within Microsoft Azure. /liliConfigure and manage AVD host pools, session hosts, workspaces, application groups, and published desktops and applications. /liliSupport pooled and personal desktop environments based on mission and user requirements. /liliMonitor AVD environments and troubleshoot user-session, performance, connectivity, authentication, application, and profile issues. /liliBuild, maintain, test, and deploy standardized Windows desktop and session-host images. /liliSupport automated image-management and deployment processes for AVD session hosts. /liliConfigure and maintain FSLogix profiles and profile containers. /liliSupport application installation, configuration, testing, packaging, and delivery. /liliConfigure and maintain AVD scaling plans and optimize session-host utilization and performance. /liliSupport Azure compute, storage, networking, and identity resources required by AVD. /liliIntegrate AVD environments with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and other Azure identity services. /liliSupport secure authentication and access-control requirements. /liliWork with Azure Network Engineers to troubleshoot network connectivity, DNS, routing, firewall, and private-access issues. /liliWork with cybersecurity engineers to implement system-hardening requirements and remediate vulnerabilities. /liliSupport Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and other security and governance capabilities. /liliDevelop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code. /liliMonitor system health, capacity, utilization, and user experience. /li /ul pbSalary Range /b: $95,000 - $136,000 annually. /p ulliDental and Vision Insurance /liliMedical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans /liliLife and ADD coverage /liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) /lili401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions /lili160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) /lili12 (Floating) Holidays /liliEducational Assistance /liliHighly Competitive Salary /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr