Senior Desktop Engineer /Senior System Engineer

Hello,


Greetings!!!


This is Abhishek from Jconnect INC . Below is the requirement with my client. Please let me know if you are available for this role.

Title: Senior Desktop Engineer /Senior System Engineer


Location: Remote


Duration: Long Term

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Core (Must Have)


7+ years EUC experience


5+ years Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) hands-on


Strong Windows 365 Cloud PC implementation experience


Advanced image engineering (Azure Image Builder / Packer / manual pipelines)


FSLogix configuration and troubleshooting


Azure networking fundamentals (VNet, NSG, Private Endpoints, identity)


Entra ID / AD DS integration


App packaging & deployment (MSIX, Intune, SCCM, scripting)


Performance tuning and troubleshooting

Highly Preferred


Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops experience


Migration from Citrix to AVD


Enterprise-scale EUC transformation experience


Security baseline and compliance alignment (CIS, Microsoft baselines)


Automation (PowerShell, ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Rapid Current State Assessment

• Review AVD architecture (host pools, app groups, FSLogix, networking, identity integration)
• Assess Windows 365 provisioning policies and image baselines
• Evaluate image engineering approach (gold image process, hardening, update management)
• Review application packaging, compatibility, and deployment methodology
• Identify technical blind spots, misconfigurations, and scalability risks

Deliverable:
Structured gap assessment with prioritized remediation roadmap

2. Image Engineering & Optimization

• Design and finalize production-ready golden image(s)
• Implement:
  • Security baselines
  • Performance optimization
  • FSLogix profile configuration
  • Update/patch strategy

• Validate image lifecycle process (Dev → Test → Prod)

Deliverable:
Production-grade image with documented build process

3. Testing Strategy & Execution Support

• Complete and formalize the test plan:
  • Functional testing
  • Application validation
  • Performance/load validation
  • User acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Failover and resiliency testing

• Define entry/exit criteria
• Support structured testing cycles

Deliverable:
Enterprise-ready test framework + execution oversight

4. Go-Live & Stabilization

• Provide hands-on keyboard support during cutover
• Troubleshoot:
  • Profile issues
  • Application performance
  • Connectivity
  • Authentication
  • Image defects

• Lead hypercare stabilization
• Create knowledge transfer documentation

Deliverable:
Successful migration with minimal disruption

5. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Create missing architecture documentation
• Document image build procedures
• Provide operational runbooks
• Reduce dependency on tribal knowledge

If you are interested, please send me your updated resume ASAP with below details :


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Looking forward for your response..

Thanks and Regards,


Abhishek Singh


Jconnect Infotech Inc.


168 Barclay Center Ste. 347,


Cherry Hill, NJ 08034


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