AVD Virtualization Engineer

Job Description

This organization is seeking an AVD Virtualization Engineer for a new role focused on the engineering, implementation, and optimization of a large-scale Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) platform. This position supports an enterprise environment of approximately 12,000 virtual desktops. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on execution with engineering-level problem-solving, contributing to platform enhancements and providing thoughtful recommendations based on prior experience.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of related work experience is required, including experience supporting Windows desktop and Virtualization Platforms. Mandatory strong engineering experience with large, enterprise-scale AVD implementations. Experience with Citrix or Horizon is acceptable only if paired with demonstrated AVD engineering depth.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with AVD or comparable virtual desktop technologies is required.
• A working knowledge of Azure fundamentals (compute, networking, storage) and experience with FSLogix profile management are also necessary.
• Basic experience with automation tools such as PowerShell or Terraform is required.

Education

• An undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Experience with Nerdio for AVD Automation and Management

• Experience with Nerdio for AVD automation and management is preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Intune and/or Group Policy

• Experience with Microsoft Intune and/or Group Policy is preferred.

Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and MFA Concepts

• Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and MFA concepts is preferred.

Experience in Financial Services or Similarly Regulated, High-Urgency Environments

• Experience in financial services or similarly regulated, high-urgency environments is preferred.

Work Schedule

The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with in-office presence expected on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The position offers location options in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or Texas.

Company Culture

The team is highly collaborative and values humility, accountability, and clear communication.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.