virtualization engineer

LanceSoft Middle East

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 Position: Cloud &amp; Virtualization Engineer
 
 
 
 
 Duration: 2 yr ext.
 
 
 
 
 Job Location: Dubai(Onsite)
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
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 The Azure &amp; OpenShift Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the design, deployment, administration, and optimization of DHA&rsquo;s Microsoft Azure cloud services and OpenShift container platform. The role ensures availability, scalability, security, compliance, and operational excellence of the cloud and container ecosystem while following ITIL-aligned managed services processes.
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 Required Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
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 5+ years&rsquo; experience in enterprise cloud / infrastructure engineering.
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 Strong hands-on expertise in:
 
 
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 Microsoft Azure administration
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 OpenShift platform operations
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 Strong understanding of:
 
 
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 Azure networking, identity, governance, backup/DR
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 container orchestration and platform operations
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 Experience with automation and scripting:
 
 
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 PowerShell, Bash, Python, Terraform
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 Monitoring and troubleshooting skills using:
 
 
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 Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
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 Prometheus / Grafana
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 Strong analytical troubleshooting and RCA skills.
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 Experience working in managed services / SLA-based operations.
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 Good communication and documentation skills.
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 Preferred Certifications
 
 
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 Azure: AZ-104, AZ-305.
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 AWS: AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Associate / Professional
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 OpenShift / Containers: Red Hat OpenShift Administration, CKA.
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 VMware: VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV (Optional)
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 ITIL: ITIL 4 Foundation
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 Education
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
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 Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
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Cloud & Virtualization Engineer

Interact Technology Solutions

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Senior System Engineer specializing in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing enterprise virtualization environments while ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
 
 
 
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 Architecture Leadership: Own end-to-end SDDC design, workload domain strategy, and multi-site/stretched cluster architecture
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 Advanced Deployment: Lead VCF deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle operations using SDDC Manager
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 Operations Excellence: Define operational standards, monitoring frameworks, and SLA adherence
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 NSX &amp; Security Leadership: Design micro-segmentation, advanced routing, and security architecture
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 Automation Strategy: Drive automation using PowerCLI, APIs, Infrastructure-as-Code
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 Governance &amp; Compliance: Ensure adherence to security baselines, audit readiness, and best practices
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 Mentorship &amp; Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and act as escalation point (L3/L4)
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 Design, deploy, and manage virtualization infrastructure using VMware technologies (vSphere, vSAN, NSX).
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 Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and ensure high availability of virtual environments.
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 Perform upgrades, patches, and lifecycle management of VMware platforms.
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 Troubleshoot complex virtualization and infrastructure issues.
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 Integrate virtualization solutions with storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems.
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 Manage and optimize resource utilization across clusters and data centers.
 
 
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 Required Experience
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent experience.
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 7+ years of experience in virtualization and infrastructure engineering.
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 Proven hands-on expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation in production environments.
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 Experience designing and operating large-scale or multi-site environments.
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 Strong hands-on experience with:
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 VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter .
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 VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) .
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 VMware NSX &amp; vSAN .
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 Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments).
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 Solid understanding of networking, storage, and security concepts.
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 Experience with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.
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 Familiarity with scripting/automation (PowerShell, PowerCLI).
 
 
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 Technical Skills
 
 
 
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 VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or VCF-related certifications).
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 Experience with Kubernetes, containers, or Tanzu.
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 Knowledge of ITIL processes.
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 Experience in enterprise or large-scale environments. Logitech
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 Shure
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 Poly / Cisco Collaboration
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 AutoCAD or Visio drawing experience.
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 Understanding of networking basics related to AV solutions.
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Senior System Engineer Virtualization (VMware Cloud Foundation Specialist)

Ceenex Global LLC

The L3 Systems &amp; Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, andmanagement of DHA&rsquo;s physical servers, virtual machines, Azure cloud infrastructure, and containerplatforms. The role ensures high availability, performance, security, and compliance of all managed environments while following ITIL-aligned processes and best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesServer / VM ManagementVMware ManagementAzure ManagementMicrosoft 365 ManagementContainer Platform ManagementGeneral ResponsibilitiesParticipate in change management, incident management, and problem management activities.Maintain procedural documentation and SOPs.Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors for seamless operations.Mandatory:CCIE certificationRequired Skills &amp; ExperienceMinimum 8 years of experience in enterprise server, cloud, virtualization, and container management.Strong expertise in Windows Server OS administration.Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi).Strong experience in Microsoft 365 administration and security.Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS services, networking, and security.Proficient in container orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS/OpenShift).Experience with monitoring, backup, and DR solutions.Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Access, and Configuration Management).Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Preferred CertificationsMicrosoftAZ-104: Microsoft Azure AdministratorAZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Optional)MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator ExpertMS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (Optional)VMwareVCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional &ndash; Data Center Virtualization)VMware Advanced Certification (Optional) Containers / KubernetesCKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)ITIL / Service ManagementITIL 4 FoundationJob Type: Full-timePay: AED16,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Senior L3 System Admin

ITproposal

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 About The Job Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer
 
 
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 ALL MAIN CITIES IN BAHRAIN
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Freelance (On-Call Basis)
 
 
 
 Priority:
 
 High (Immediate Hiring)
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are hiring a Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure environments across
 
 Country
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Deploy and manage Nutanix HCI environments (AOS, AHV, Prism)
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 Perform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
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 Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues
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 Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions
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 Provide on-call incident response support
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 Work with global teams on cloud and infrastructure projects
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 Maintain system documentation
 
 
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 Required Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 5+ years in infrastructure or virtualization engineering
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 Strong experience with Nutanix stack
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 Knowledge of VMware or Hyper-V
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 Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP)
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 Experience with DR and backup tools
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 Scripting (PowerShell/Python) is advantageous
 
 
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 Mandatory Requirement
 
 
 
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 Minimum 90% pass score on induction assessment
 
 
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 Nutanix Certification (NCP or higher)
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 Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP
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 Automation tools knowledge (Ansible, Terraform)
 
 
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 Soft Skills
 
 
 
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 Strong communication skills (Local language &amp; English preferred)
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 Ability to handle critical incidents
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 Team-oriented and proactive
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Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer

Egis Group

<div>Company Description 
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.&quot;
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group&rsquo;s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis&rsquo; long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers. 
Job Description 
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced System Engineer with expertise in designing, securing, and maintaining resilient IT environments. This role focuses on implementing and supporting core IT infrastructure within an OT environment, ensuring high availability, operational resilience, and compliance for mission-critical operations in regulated settings.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Design and implement secure IT/OT architectures using industry best‑practice virtualization, including network segmentation, DMZs, secure access, and robust identity and access control mechanisms.</li></ul> 
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Lead the standardization and optimization of on-premises virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere / Hyper-V) to support production systems with high availability and disaster recovery.</li><li>
 Apply Zero Trust principles and standardized deployments to the system environments, including least‑privilege access, continuous authentication and authorization, network micro‑segmentation, and industrial system hardening.</li><li>
Manage critical maintenance activities including patching, change management, and backups across remote locations, ensuring timely security updates, reduced operational risk, and sustained reliability of industrial systems.</li><li>
Manage a 24&times;7 support and monitoring team, ensuring continuous visibility and rapid response to system events. Help establish and enhance comprehensive monitoring and observability across critical infrastructure using SolarWinds, including alerting, performance metrics, and log analysis.</li><li>
Support capacity management by continuously monitoring system utilization, analysing performance trends, and forecasting future resource requirements to ensure optimal performance and scalability. Develop and maintain capacity plans, define thresholds, and proactively address potential bottlenecks across compute, storage, and network resources.</li><li>
Act as the technical lead for refresh initiatives, evaluating end-of-life and end-of-support systems, planning upgrades or replacements, and coordinating lifecycle management activities. Ensure minimal disruption through structured planning, rigorous testing, and controlled deployment, while aligning with organizational standards and long-term infrastructure strategy.</li><li>
Design and support disaster recovery and business continuity implementations, including the establishment of robust processes for failover, recovery, testing, and ongoing operational readiness.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Required Competencies &amp; Skills
Core Expertise<ul><li>
Demonstrated experience in Windows‑based user and Backoffice environments, encompassing monitoring integration, release management, and operational governance.</li></ul><ul><li>
Hands-on expertise with production-grade virtualization (VMware vSphere and Hyper-V) in Production environment.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of supporting systems for production environments, including patch management, monitoring, and backup/recovery. Experienced in applying patches, configuring alerts, and ensuring reliable backups with tested restore capabilities to maintain system stability and data integrity.</li><li>
Experience in disaster recovery and high availability solutions.</li></ul>
Technical Skills<ul><li>
Strong experience in Windows and Linux server administration.</li><li>
Proficiency with virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V.</li><li>
Hands-on expertise with storage systems (SAN/NAS), including LUN provisioning and replication.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with monitoring/observability tools like SolarWinds</li></ul>
Education &amp; Experience<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field</li><li>
Professional certifications in Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server), Linux administration (RHCSA/RHCE), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) for virtualization.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience supporting critical production environments.</li></ul> 

Additional Information</div>

Lead Systems Engineer

ISSQUARED

About ISSQUARED:An emerging value provider across an array of digital transformation solutions to address on-demand security and governance needs. Founded in 2010, the footprints of ISSQUARED span across the pillars of Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Managed Services to companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500. The core competencies of IT Security and Infrastructure Solutions complement each other to form ISSQUARED. Job Category: Full Time Job Title: Platforms Lead Engineer-L3Job Overview: <ul><li>Seeking a L3 Engineer with expertise in Linux, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Servers, Storages and datacenter activities.</li><li>The Platforms Lead Engineer will provide specialized knowledge to configure these systems in conformance with customer requirements; Troubleshooting and resolution of any Proxmox/Hyper-V related problems will be primary responsibilities of this engineer.</li><li>This position requires coordination with the customer, as well as a variety of technical personnel with different specialized skills. The team-based environment is fast-moving and has high expectations for quality of work and turnaround times.</li><li>Candidates must have extensive knowledge and experience with Proxmox, Hyper-V and virtualization technology and firmware patching along with Linux expertise.</li></ul>Work Location: HyderabadQualifications: Bachelor’s/master's degree in computer science or equivalent combination of educationExperience: 8+ yearsKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Demonstrate a thorough understanding of both historical and current versions of Linux Server and Windows Server operating systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure and Office 365, and other related products.</li><li>Strong experience with storage products such as Nimble, Dell SC/EMC, NetApp and Hyper-converged platforms such as Nutanix, VxRack, Simplivity.</li><li>Strong experience with virtualization platforms including Proxmox, VMware and Hyper-V.</li><li>Advanced Storage Connectivity experience with iSCSI, NFS, FC, and FCoE.</li><li>Implementation and support of backup and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li>Advanced Layer 3 Networking/Subnetting Knowledge.</li><li>Good understanding and experience working in Linux operating systems.</li><li>Good understanding of other cloud technologies like AWS and GCP.</li><li>Good understanding of various regulations compliance requirements like HIPAA, PCI, GDPR to name a few.</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>7+ years supporting IT solutions (Windows, VMWare, Azure, storage, Linux).</li><li>7+ years’ experience with gathering client business, technical and functional requirements.</li><li>5+ years analyzing and documenting business processes.</li><li>5+ years with IT project or program management, including leading cross- functional teams and activities.</li></ul> Working Condition: Flexible to Work under PST working

Platforms-L3 Engineer

JDA TSG

<div>Overview:
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We have immediate opportunities for an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade virtual desktop and RemoteApp solutions using Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, following Microsoft-supported architectures and best practices. This role is AVD-centric and focuses on host pools, session hosts, identity integration, networking, security, profile management, scaling, and operational performance. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience delivering AVD at scale and supporting customers through architecture design, migration, and steady-state operations.</div>
What You Will Do:
<ul><li>Guide customers through the planning, architecture, and adoption of Azure Virtual Desktop solutions for enterprise-scale desktop virtualization and RemoteApp delivery.</li><li>
Lead technical workshops and design sessions focused on AVD host pool strategy, session host planning, application delivery models, and end-user experience optimization.</li><li>
Advise customers on pooled and personal host pools, Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session, full desktop delivery, and RemoteApp scenarios based on workload and persona requirements.</li><li>
Provide architectural guidance across Azure compute, storage, networking, identity, and security layers to support resilient and well-governed AVD environments.</li><li>
Help customers design and operationalize FSLogix profile strategies using Azure Files or Azure NetApp Files, including performance, scalability, and profile-related troubleshooting considerations.</li><li>
Support customer migration planning from Citrix, VMware Horizon, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), and traditional physical desktop environments, including readiness assessments, workload suitability, and migration path recommendations.</li><li>
Advise on identity integration using Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid join scenarios, Active Directory, or Entra Domain Services as appropriate.</li><li>
Guide customers on securing AVD with Conditional Access, MFA, Zero Trust-aligned access controls, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Azure networking controls.</li><li>
Provide recommendations for scaling plans, capacity optimization, and operational health improvements to support long-term performance and cost efficiency.</li><li>
Facilitate troubleshooting discussions across sign-in flows, session initialization, profile issues, app launch behavior, and resource contention, helping customers identify root causes and remediation paths.</li><li>
Support customers in developing automation approaches, reusable templates, and operational documentation using PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, Azure CLI, and Microsoft-native tooling.</li><li>
Collaborate with Microsoft teams, internal stakeholders, and customer contacts to ensure alignment with business goals, platform best practices, and customer success plans.</li></ul><div>
Key Skills &amp; Technologies</div><ul><li>
Virtual Desktop &amp; App Delivery: Azure Virtual Desktop, RemoteApp, pooled and personal host pools, Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session</li><li>
Profiles &amp; Storage: FSLogix, Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files</li><li>
Identity &amp; Access: Microsoft Entra ID, Hybrid Join, Active Directory, Entra Domain Services, Conditional Access, MFA</li><li>
Security &amp; Endpoint: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, security baselines, Zero Trust access models, Intune collaboration</li><li>
Azure Infrastructure: Azure Virtual Machines, networking, subnets, NSGs, routing, storage, monitoring</li><li>
Migration &amp; Modernization: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, RDS modernization, Windows 365 positioning</li><li>
Operations &amp; Automation: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Event Viewer, FSLogix diagnostics, PowerShell, ARM, Bicep, Azure CLI</li></ul>
Who You Are:
<ul><li>10 &ndash; 15 years of experience in virtual desktop infrastructure, endpoint modernization, or Azure infrastructure, with strong hands-on knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop in enterprise environments.</li><li>
Experience guiding customers through AVD architecture, migration strategy, and steady-state optimization.</li><li>
Strong understanding of host pools, session hosts, FSLogix, identity-driven access, and Azure networking fundamentals.</li><li>
Familiarity working in a partner, MSP, consulting, or customer success environment where customer guidance and technical leadership are critical.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions with both engineering teams and senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Experience with Windows 365, Intune, or infrastructure-as-code is a plus.</li></ul>
What We Offer:
<ul><li>Healthcare - Comprehensive coverage for you and your family</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program - Get support when you or your family need it with counseling and coaching</li><li>
401K with company match</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Paid parental leave</li><li>
Volunteer Day Off</li><li>
Life insurance - Protect your loved ones and their future</li><li>
Business travel accident insurance</li></ul>
Posted Salary Range: USD $95,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.</div>

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Customer Engineer

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