Job Description

AVD & System administrator

The AVD & Data Center Engineer is responsible for managing and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments along with on-premises or cloud-based data center infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) -

• Configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments
• Monitor AVD performance, capacity, and user experience
• Perform OS patching, upgrades, and compliance management
• Create and manage Host Pools, Session Hosts, Application Groups, and Workspaces.
• Integrate AVD with Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) and on-premises AD.
• Configure and manage FSLogix user profiles.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, and application issues.

Sysadmin -

• Manage physical and virtual servers (Windows) in data center environments
• Handle server provisioning, decommissioning, and lifecycle management
• Perform backup and recovery operations, preferably Cohesity and Azure backup
• Support virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)
• Monitor hardware health, perform firmware updates, and coordinate vendor support
• Configure and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP.
• Managing patching, vulnerability, and managing Group Policy
• Monitor data center infrastructure (compute, storage)
• Create PowerShell scripts for automation
• Administration of Intune (Good to have)
• Managing licensing, terraform, and restoration process

Qualification & Skill -

• Strong experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD
• Virtualization: VMware / Hyper-V
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
• 10+ years experience
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Documentation and process orientation

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We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.