Job Description

***SC CLEARED***
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) SME
3 Month contract initially
Based: Hybrid/Gloucester. Typically 1 day onsite p/w.
Rate: 400 - 450 p/d (via Umbrella company)
We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) SME to join the team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Application compatibility testing from AWS workspace to AVD migration
• Migrations of AWS workspaces with Win 2016 OS
• UAT and Pilot testing of Workspace to AVD
• Iron out the issues and maintain the tracker
• Migrate workspaces for Standard, Developer instances to AVD
• Providing hyper care support during and post migration
• Create migration documents for handover to BAU teams.
• Running, operating, and developing the AVD Environment
• Maintain and Manage Windows Environment hosted in AVD
• Maintain and Manage policies/configuration which supports AVD
• Work with Project team and AVD support team with direct end-user support
• Manage and maintain all aspects of Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure
• Administer host pools, images, user/application access, resource groups
• Support and customize multi-user environments using FSLogix & NetApp (or equivalent)
• Ensure high availability and DR across AVD components
• Ad-hoc travel to Gloucester Business Park
• Administers host pools, images, user/application access, resource groups
• Maintain and Manage applications hosted in AVD
• Develop and execute Infrastructure as a Code pipelines using Terraform and PowerShell
• Maintaining and Managing CI/CD Pipelines via GitHub Repos.
• Develop competency in the team and cross skill junior SMEs

Key Skills & Experience:
Essential

• Hands on experience in managing complex AWS workspace migrations to AVD within timeline
• In-depth understanding of the Azure and AVD architecture including good understanding of AVD design best practices and Migration best practices.
• High proficiency in Management, Configuration and Deployment best practices of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Highly Proficient in configuring and managing Resource Pool, Host Groups, Images, Apps and User Access
• Highly proficient in configuring user customization through FSlogix
• Good Understanding of Virtual Desktop and Application strategies and best practices
• Proficient in Windows Operating System principals, Group Policy Management, PowerShell and Application Troubleshooting.
• Sound knowledge of Cloud Computing Fundamentals and Azure
• Hands on Experience of Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Managing GitHub Repos, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, Terraform and PowerShell
• Availability to start role immediately
• Willingness to provide On-Call Support
• Experience of working with Virtual Desktop Support Team providing direct support to user base
• In-depth understanding of the Azure Virtual Desktop AVD architecture and design best practices
• Proficiency in day-to-day administration of Azure Virtual Desktop environments including management of Resource Groups, Host Pools, Virtual Machine Images, Application Access & User Access
• Experience in administration of AVD Multi-User environments including user customization via FSLogix & NetApp storage (or equivalent)

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Skills Required