Senior DevOps Engineer – Azure

Requirements Must have:

• Extensive practical experience in designing and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in enterprise settings.
• Profound understanding of Azure infrastructure elements such as Virtual Networks, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers, Azure Files, Azure Net App Files, and identity services.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities using Power Shell and Azure CLI.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Demonstrated experience in building CI/CD pipelines with Azure Dev Ops for infrastructure and image lifecycle management.
• In‑depth expertise in Windows OS administration, including Group Policy, Active Directory, Intune, and endpoint management.
• Practical knowledge of FSLogix configuration and troubleshooting.
• Solid grounding in networking principles, including DNS, TCP/IP, hybrid connectivity, and secure remote access.
• Experience in deploying monitoring and logging solutions utilizing Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Awareness of security best practices such as identity governance, encryption, conditional access, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in cost management and performance enhancement within Azure environments.

• Design, deploy, and oversee Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, which includes host pools, session hosts, application groups, FSLogix profiles, and scaling strategies.
• Create and apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Azure Dev Ops pipelines to automate AVD provisioning and setup.
• Develop and sustain automation scripts using Power Shell and Azure CLI to enhance AVD lifecycle management, patching, image updates, and scaling tasks.
• Construct and supervise CI/CD pipelines in Azure Dev Ops to facilitate golden image generation, application packaging, and infrastructure deployments.
• Optimize Windows 10/11 multi‑session and Windows Server session host images utilizing Azure Image Builder or Packer.
• Establish identity and access controls using Azure AD, Entra , Conditional Access, RBAC, and integration with on‑premises Active Directory where needed.
• Configure and manage FSLogix profile containers with Azure Files or Azure Net App Files to guarantee peak performance and user satisfaction.
• Monitor and enhance AVD performance through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and various observability tools to proactively address user experience issues.
• Implement strategies for cost reduction in AVD, which includes autoscaling, reserved instances, and performance right‑sizing.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery preparedness, and security compliance throughout AVD environments.
• Collaborate with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to design secure virtual networking, VPN/Express Route connectivity, firewall settings, and zero‑trust access models.
• Lead incident response initiatives and root cause analysis related to AVD performance, user sessions, or infrastructure elements.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Azure Dev Ops Engineer specializing in Azure Virtual Desktop to spearhead the design, automation, optimization, and operational management of enterprise virtual desktop environments within Microsoft Azure. We focus on helping organizations modernize, secure, and scale their IT environments, particularly in Microsoft cloud technologies and digital workplace transformation. Our commitment to precision, clear accountability, and technical excellence allows us to deliver solutions that are both practical and aligned with our clients long‑term strategic goals.

This position offers a hybrid remote work option based in Columbia, MD, along with competitive benefits like health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and more.