Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer
Hatalom Corporation is seeking an experienced and skilled Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer. This position will help manage and design AVD solutions supporting 60+ developer groups employing cutting-edge technology stacks. The AVD Engineer will be tasked with implementing, managing, and optimizing AVDs and Virtual Machines (VM), while driving speed & capability enhancements for our warfighters.
Primary Responsibilities
- Architecting & managing secure, high availability systems, adhering to industry standards and following best practices.
- Implementing, managing, & optimizing AVD solutions in CI/CD pipelines.
- Designing & implementing approaches to continuously update & secure AVD resources.
- Developing scripts to automate tasks and deployments in a cloud environment.
- Documenting systems and processes for capability growth and improved team collaboration.
- Learning and adapting to new Azure cloud resources, with opportunities for formal training.
Required Qualifications
- US. Citizenship (no dual or Green Card/Permanent Resident Card).
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret-level Security Clearance.
- 4+ years of experience in Azure and AVD technologies or similar Virtual Desktop solutions.
- Experience with Windows Installer technologies and implementation of shared VM resources.
- Experience architecting & designing Azure-based solutions.
- Understanding of high-availability environments such as clustering, failover, and geographic redundancy.
- Understanding of network design & topologies including edge services & point-to-point VPNs within cloud environs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Azure, AWS, RHEL, and/or Windows Server certification(s).
- Proficient with a scripting programming language like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Proficient with Configuration Management techniques using Ansible.
- Experience with managed Anti-virus tools like McAfee and Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator.
- Familiarization with Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation.
- Atlassian Tools Suite experience (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo and Bitbucket).
This document is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all job-related activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Due to the nature of the industry, job tasks may be changed as necessary to meet the needs of the customer.
Hatalom Corporation is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
