Job Title: Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer - Contract to Hire Location: Remote (Preferred Central Time Zone) Duration: 6-month contract with possible conversion to full-time Shift: 8 AM to 5 PM CST (must be willing to work CST hours)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AVD and experience in rolling out the platform on a global scale. Familiarity with Azure Local and Nerdio is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the global rollout and deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments across multiple regions. Design, implement, and support AVD infrastructure to meet organisational needs. Collaborate with core DaaS (Desktop as a Service) teams primarily based in the Central Time Zone (Chicago). Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AVD environments to ensure a seamless user experience. Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AVD solutions with other Azure services. Provide expertise on Azure Local deployments to optimise performance and compliance. Utilise Nerdio management tools to streamline AVD provisioning and management (preferred). Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Senior AVD Engineer with hands-on expertise in designing and deploying Azure Virtual Desktop solutions. Experience with global AVD deployments and scaling across multiple regions. Working knowledge of Azure Local is highly desirable. Familiarity with Nerdio platform for managing AVD environments is preferred. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience managing complex AVD environments. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.