Senior Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Senior Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

Location : requesting twice a month onsite

Job Description :

• The ideal candidate will be onside 2 days per month for this role.
• Core Ownership AreasAzure Virtual Desktop
• Nerdio
• Windows 11 Gold Images
• FSLogix
• Intune and Autopilot Integration
• End User Compute Architecture
• Azure Networking for AVD
• Desktop Infrastructure Automation
• Endpoint Security and Compliance

Primary Responsibilities

• Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture & OperationsArchitect, implement, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
• Design and manage host pools, session hosts, image lifecycles, and deployment pipelines.
• Develop scalability, resiliency, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Optimize user experience, performance, and Azure consumption costs.
• Establish operational standards and platform governance.
• AVD Networking & Infrastructure EngineeringDesign and troubleshoot AVD network connectivity across Azure and on-premises environments.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for network-related virtual desktop issues.
• Diagnose and resolve DNS, routing, firewall, latency, authentication, and connectivity problems.
• Partner with Network Engineering on ExpressRoute, VPN, segmentation, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Optimize network paths and client connectivity performance for virtual desktop workloads.
• Troubleshoot FSLogix profile performance, storage connectivity, and authentication issues.
• Analyze packet captures, connection diagnostics, and performance metrics to identify root causes.
• Support private endpoint, storage account, Azure Files, and Entra ID integration requirements.
• Nerdio Engineering & AutomationAdminister and optimize Nerdio Manager.
• Develop automated provisioning and image management workflows.
• Configure autoscaling and cost optimization strategies.
• Build operational automation using PowerShell and Azure services.
• Windows 11 Platform EngineeringLead design and engineering of the Bank's Windows 11 desktop platform.
• Own gold image architecture and standards.
• Establish image testing, validation, and release processes.
• Define desktop lifecycle management strategy.
• Technical LeadershipProvide technical leadership for desktop engineering initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and contractors.
• Establish engineering standards and operational practices.
• Evaluate vendors and technical solutions.
• Lead major incident response and root cause investigations.

Required Skills

Expert-Level ExperienceAzure Virtual Desktop

Azure Networking

Nerdio

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Windows Desktop Engineering

Windows 11 Image Engineering

PowerShell Automation

Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting

Strong ExperienceFSLogix

Azure Files

DNS

TCP/IP Networking

Firewalls and Network Security

Intune

Autopilot

Group Policy

Preferred ExperienceExpressRoute

Azure Virtual WAN

Infrastructure as Code

Ansible

Liquidware ProfileUnity

VMware Horizon or Citrix

Terraform

Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc. is a women-owned, strategic staffing organization that specializes in administrative staffing, IT staffing and logistics support. Headquartered in Central Maryland, Beacon Staffing utilizes state-of-the-art portals enabling employees and job seekers 24-7 online access to resources.

Beacon Staffing promises quality, integrity and reliability. Our personal knowledge and experience in the local community, combined with a contemporary approach to staffing management, makes Beacon Staffing a trusted guide with proven results.

We have maintained professional relationships with some clients for more than two decades. And, we welcome new employers regularly. We are proud to be the area’s most reputable, well-connected and accomplished temporary staffing company.

Company Description

Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc. is a women-owned, strategic staffing organization that specializes in administrative staffing, IT staffing and logistics support. Headquartered in Central Maryland, Beacon Staffing utilizes state-of-the-art portals enabling employees and job seekers 24-7 online access to resources.\r\n\r\nBeacon Staffing promises quality, integrity and reliability. Our personal knowledge and experience in the local community, combined with a contemporary approach to staffing management, makes Beacon Staffing a trusted guide with proven results.\r\n\r\nWe have maintained professional relationships with some clients for more than two decades. And, we welcome new employers regularly. We are proud to be the area’s most reputable, well-connected and accomplished temporary staffing company.