Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer
Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer Company NextPoint Advisory
About the Role
NextPoint Advisory is seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise healthcare modernization initiative focused on Citrix to AVD transformation, operational stabilization, and enterprise-scale virtual desktop delivery. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on Azure Virtual Desktop deployment, migration, operational support, troubleshooting, and optimization within a complex healthcare environment. We are looking for engineers who have REAL enterprise AVD operational experience and can contribute immediately in fast-paced production environments.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
- Support Citrix to AVD migration activities and onboarding efforts
- Configure and troubleshoot FSLogix profiles and session host environments
- Manage host pools, session hosts, image lifecycle, and scaling activities
- Support Azure image management and Azure Compute Gallery processes
- Troubleshoot login issues, profile issues, performance degradation, and user experience problems
- Assist with application publishing, RemoteApps, and virtual desktop delivery
- Monitor and optimize AVD platform performance and operational stability
- Coordinate with infrastructure, networking, identity, and security teams as needed
- Participate in troubleshooting, escalation support, and operational stabilization activities
- Assist with documentation, operational readiness, and knowledge transfer efforts
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) experience
- Strong hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience in enterprise environments
- Experience supporting Citrix and/or Citrix to AVD migration initiatives
- Strong experience with FSLogix profile management and troubleshooting
- Experience managing host pools, session hosts, and image deployments
- Experience with Azure Compute Gallery and image lifecycle management
- Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills
- Experience with Azure networking, Entra ID, and Intune
- Experience supporting production environments and end-user escalations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare industry experience
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments
- Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Terraform, ARM/Bicep)
- Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and operational monitoring
- Experience with Nerdio or Azure-native automation tooling
Additional Information
- W2 position
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Fast-moving enterprise healthcare initiative
- Opportunity to work alongside Microsoft and enterprise architecture teams
Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour Work Location: Remote