Virtualization Platform Engineer - Azure Virtual Desktop

Virtualization Platform Engineer - Azure Virtual Desktop

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locations

Wayne, PA

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id

175254

Core Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and deploys platforms to support and meet business needs. Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.

• Develops technical standards. Tests and evaluates technologies vendor products. Recommends vendor selections and new technologies.

• Deploy, configure, and support Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces.

• Perform day‑to‑day platform administration, including scaling activities, host maintenance, and service health checks.

• Support gold image creation and maintenance using existing image pipelines and Shared Image Gallery.

• Support FSLogix profile containers, including configuration, performance troubleshooting, and storage access issues.

• Participate in improving repeatability, reliability, and documentation of deployment processes.

• Monitor AVD health, performance, and capacity using dashboards and Azure monitoring tools.

• Work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross‑functional teams (networking, security, endpoint, service desk).

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years related work experience.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

• 5+ years of experience supporting Windows desktop and Virtualization Platforms required.

• Hands‑on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop or comparable virtual desktop technologies required..

• Working knowledge of Azure fundamentals: compute, networking, storage required.

• Experience with FSLogix profile management.

• Experience using Microsoft Intune and/or Group Policy preferred.

• Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and MFA concepts preferred.

• Basic experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Terraform, or similar) required.

• Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills required..

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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