Azure Virtual Desktop - DevOps Engineer
Azure Virtual Desktop - DevOps Engineer
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09-04-2025
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Job Description
Job Title:Azure Virtual Desktop DevOps Engineer
Location: Gloucester Business Park Gloucester England GL3 4AE 2 days hybrid)
Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months
**This role requires an Active Security Clearance**
Job Purpose and Primary Objectives:
You will work as an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) DevOps Engineer for the Virtual Devices Team following Scaled Agile Framework.
You will be involved in running operating and developing the AVD Environment which supports over 5000 users from various geographies around the world.
The AVD environment consists of Single and Multisession AVDs managed from the Azure Portal and Infrastructure as Code with DevOps CI/CD pipelines using Terraform Azure CLI ARM Templates and PowerShell Scripts.
You will also need to support and maintain the Windows environment and related infrastructure (Group Policies OU Application Configuration patching etc. provided in AVD.
You are also expected to participate in knowledge transfer documentation and crossskilling the team comprising Junior SMEs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Running operating and developing the AVD Environment
- Maintain and manage Windows Environment hosted in AVD
- Maintain and manage policies/configuration supporting AVD
- Maintain and manage applications hosted in AVD
- Develop and execute Infrastructure as Code pipelines using Terraform and PowerShell
- Maintain and manage CI/CD Pipelines via GitHub Repos
- Develop competency in the team and crossskill junior SMEs
Key Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:
- Indepth understanding of Azure and AVD architecture including AVD design and migration best practices
- High proficiency in management configuration and deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop
- Proficient in configuring/managing Resource Pool Host Groups Images Apps and User Access
- Proficient in configuring user customization through FSLogix
- Good understanding of Virtual Desktop and Application strategies and best practices
- Proficient in Windows OS principles Group Policy Management PowerShell and application troubleshooting
- Sound knowledge of Cloud Computing fundamentals and Azure
Desirable:
- Handson experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines GitHub Repos ARM Templates Azure CLI Terraform and PowerShell
- Understanding of Agile frameworks like SCRUM
- Good communication interpersonal skills and customer responsiveness
- Working knowledge of tools like JIRA and ServiceNow
Experience Required:
Must Have:
- UK SC Cleared
- Available to start within the next two months
- Willingness to provide OnCall SupportNote: OnCall Support to be split equally between the target team of 3 engineers
- Experience working in a dedicated Virtual Desktop Support Team providing direct user support
- Indepth understanding of AVD architecture and design best practices
- Proficiency in daytoday AVD administration (Resource Groups Host Pools VM Images Application & User Access)
- Experience administering AVD multiuser environments (FSLogix & NetApp or equivalent)
- Ability to work remotely with occasional adhoc travel to Gloucester Business Park
Nice to Have:
- Sound knowledge of Azure Cloud Computing fundamentals
- Experience managing Terraformbased Infrastructure as Code pipelines
Special Working Conditions:
- Should be ready to work out of hours (based on project requirements)
- Willingness to provide OnCall Support
- Ability to work remotely with occasional adhoc travel to Gloucester Business Park
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