Senior Azure Virtual Desktop; AVD) Engineer​/Azure Infrastructure Consultant

Preston / North West - Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in office)

We’re looking for a Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to join a large-scale technology integration programme following a major acquisition.

This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll act as the AVD SME
, working across Azure infrastructure, identity, security and modern end-user computing to deliver integration and migration outcomes.

• Design, build, configure and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Manage Host Pools, Application Groups, Work spaces, Session Hosts and Scaling Plans
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• Design and implement Azure infrastructure aligned to approved architecture.
• Create and optimise golden images and automate image build/deployment processes.
• Work with FSLogix Profiles and App Masking
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• Support application packaging, virtualisation and deployment.
• Configure and administer Microsoft Entra , PIM and Identity Governance
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• Implement Zero Trust security principles and RBAC.
• Develop Power Shell automation and support IaC initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• FSLogix Profiles & App Masking
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• Microsoft Entra , PIM and Identity Governance
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• Windows Server and Windows 11 Enterprise
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• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Zscaler / Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and ZTNA.
• MSIX, App-V or similar application packaging technologies.
• Azure Dev Ops and CI/CD.
• Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates
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• Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.
• Utilities, energy or critical national infrastructure experience.