Azure Virtual Desktop Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Onsite
Full Time
$150k - $160k
Exciting job opportunity for an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop Specialist to join a dynamic team in the Wealth Management Industry, based in Chicago. This rapidly digitizing organization leverages cutting-edge technology to transform business processes, with a 95% public cloud infrastructure hosted on Azure and AWS. This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring onsite presence Tuesday through Thursday.
This forward-thinking company is building the future of virtual desktop solutions! They are looking for a passionate Azure Virtual Desktop SME who thrives in a DevOps culture focused on automation and innovation. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of their digital transformation, designing and managing enterprise-scale virtual desktop environments that serve as the backbone for their modern workforce. Someone with hands-on experience in Windows Server Environments with expertise in Entra ID and Identity management, in addition to Azure Virtual Desktop would be the ideal candidate. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities in cloud technologies, hands-on experience with cutting-edge Microsoft solutions, and the chance to work with a team that values continuous learning and technical excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This forward-thinking company is building the future of virtual desktop solutions! They are looking for a passionate Azure Virtual Desktop SME who thrives in a DevOps culture focused on automation and innovation. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of their digital transformation, designing and managing enterprise-scale virtual desktop environments that serve as the backbone for their modern workforce. Someone with hands-on experience in Windows Server Environments with expertise in Entra ID and Identity management, in addition to Azure Virtual Desktop would be the ideal candidate. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities in cloud technologies, hands-on experience with cutting-edge Microsoft solutions, and the chance to work with a team that values continuous learning and technical excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8-12 years of hands-on IT Engineering experience
- Expert-level experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365
- Extensive Microsoft 365 administration experience
- Advanced proficiency in Entra ID and identity management
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities
- Experience with Intune Mobile Device Management (MDM)
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques
- CI/CD pipeline experience with GitHub and Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Azure platform services expertise
- Power Platform automation experience
- AWS cloud platform knowledge
- Experience with .NET, Python, and Angular
- Third-party monitoring solutions expertise
- Security best practices with Microsoft IAM and Conditional Access
- Root cause analysis and complex troubleshooting skills
- Vendor coordination and stakeholder communication experience
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 management
- 25% Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration
- 20% PowerShell scripting and automation development
- 15% Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline management
- 60% Hands-on virtual desktop architecture and engineering
- 25% Automation development and infrastructure optimization
- 15% Team collaboration and stakeholder communication
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.