Looking For AVD Architect

• Design and architect enterprise-scale Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, workspaces, application groups, and scaling plans.
• Define landing zone architecture for AVD: networking (hub-spoke/vWAN), identity integration, storage (FSLogix on Azure Files/NetApp Files), and image management strategy.
• Lead migrations from on-premises VDI platforms (Citrix, VMware Horizon, RDS) to Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365.
• Build and maintain golden images using Azure Compute Gallery, Azure Image Builder, and automated pipelines.
• Implement FSLogix profile containers and app masking; optimize profile performance and storage tiering.
• Establish security baselines: Conditional Access, MFA, Zero Trust network design, Defender for Endpoint, screen capture protection, and RBAC.
• Implement autoscaling, right-sizing, and Reserved Instance/Savings Plan strategies to control Azure consumption costs.
• Automate deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep/ARM) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).
• Define monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and AVD Insights; establish SLAs and performance baselines.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation: HLDs, LLDs, runbooks, and operational handover material.
• Provide L3/L4 escalation support, root cause analysis, and mentoring to engineering and operations teams.
• Stay current with the Microsoft roadmap (Windows 365, Windows App, multimedia redirection, GPU workloads) and advise stakeholders on adoption.

Must Have :

• Deep expertise in AVD architecture: host pools (pooled/personal), session host sizing, RDP Shortpath, multi-region design, and disaster recovery.
• Strong hands-on experience with FSLogix (profile containers, Cloud Cache, app masking) and Azure Files / Azure NetApp Files.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Hybrid identity (Entra Connect), Entra Domain Services, Group Policy, and Intune/MEM for session host management.
• Solid Azure core skills: virtual networking, ExpressRoute/VPN, Private Endpoints, NSGs/Azure Firewall, storage, and compute.
• Windows 10/11 Enterprise multi-session administration, image optimization, and application packaging (MSIX App Attach / App-V).
• Infrastructure as Code proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep/ARM templates, plus PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with Azure cost management, autoscaling plans, and capacity planning for VDI workloads.
• Security hardening experience: Conditional Access, MFA, Defender suite, CIS/Microsoft security baselines.

Proven track record producing architecture documentation and leading technical workshops with stakeholders.

• Strong experience in Azure Virtual Desktop
• Must have Infrastructure Technologies and Cloud operations & Security overview
• Must have Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex designs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence architecture decisions across teams.
• Must have knowledge on ITSM processes
• Should have Automation knowledge
• Should have Public Cloud experience

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure, and willing to take risk

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10-12 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, or end-user computing.
• 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on AVD experience at enterprise scale (500+ users preferred).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Certification: Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140) and Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or equivalent demonstrable experience.