The Select Group
Senior Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer/Architect
Contract Duration:
6 Months+ Location:
Fully Remote (CST Hours) Reason for Opening:
Migration from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Overview: Were seeking a
senior-level Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architect
to lead a global enterprise transformation from Citrix to AVD, supporting over 1,800 instances. This role blends
strategic vision
with
hands-on delivery , requiring a candidate who can operate as both a technical authority and a consulting thought leader. This is not an administrative position its a high-impact role for someone who can manage complex, enterprise-scale projects end-to-end. Must-Have Experience
AVD Expertise:
Large-scale implementations (1,000+ instances) with global reach and operational efficiency.
Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local):
Deep implementation experience and hybrid cloud integration.
Windows 11 Enterprise Delivery:
Proven at-scale delivery through AVD.
Image Management & Automation:
Skilled in automation for image creation and deployment (Nerdio a plus).
End-to-End Delivery:
Track record of 10+ month enterprise projects vs. short sprints.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Nerdio Management Suite experience
Citrix migration background
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Enterprise monitoring with Azure-native tools
Disaster recovery planning and enterprise architecture experience
Certifications (Highly Valued)
Azure:
AZ-140 (most relevant), AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-801, AZ-303/AZ-304 (legacy)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
Citrix CCP-V or CCE-V
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global AVD deployment strategy
Provide modernization and optimization thought leadership
Develop reference architectures and blue/green deployment processes
Technical Architecture & Implementation Lead Citrix-to-AVD migration planning and execution
Design and implement image automation workflows
Deploy Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Ansible)
Establish enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and DR strategies
Advanced Support & Optimization Provide Level 2/3 support for complex performance issues
Optimize AVD for scale, efficiency, and global performance
Ideal Candidate Profile
Broad experience across multiple client environments and industries
Skilled at balancing executive-level strategy with technical execution
Comfortable presenting to C-suite and troubleshooting at the engineering level
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-AM1
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6 Months+ Location:
Fully Remote (CST Hours) Reason for Opening:
Migration from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Overview: Were seeking a
senior-level Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architect
to lead a global enterprise transformation from Citrix to AVD, supporting over 1,800 instances. This role blends
strategic vision
with
hands-on delivery , requiring a candidate who can operate as both a technical authority and a consulting thought leader. This is not an administrative position its a high-impact role for someone who can manage complex, enterprise-scale projects end-to-end. Must-Have Experience
AVD Expertise:
Large-scale implementations (1,000+ instances) with global reach and operational efficiency.
Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local):
Deep implementation experience and hybrid cloud integration.
Windows 11 Enterprise Delivery:
Proven at-scale delivery through AVD.
Image Management & Automation:
Skilled in automation for image creation and deployment (Nerdio a plus).
End-to-End Delivery:
Track record of 10+ month enterprise projects vs. short sprints.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Nerdio Management Suite experience
Citrix migration background
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Enterprise monitoring with Azure-native tools
Disaster recovery planning and enterprise architecture experience
Certifications (Highly Valued)
Azure:
AZ-140 (most relevant), AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-801, AZ-303/AZ-304 (legacy)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
Citrix CCP-V or CCE-V
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global AVD deployment strategy
Provide modernization and optimization thought leadership
Develop reference architectures and blue/green deployment processes
Technical Architecture & Implementation Lead Citrix-to-AVD migration planning and execution
Design and implement image automation workflows
Deploy Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Ansible)
Establish enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and DR strategies
Advanced Support & Optimization Provide Level 2/3 support for complex performance issues
Optimize AVD for scale, efficiency, and global performance
Ideal Candidate Profile
Broad experience across multiple client environments and industries
Skilled at balancing executive-level strategy with technical execution
Comfortable presenting to C-suite and troubleshooting at the engineering level
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-AM1
73235 #J-18808-Ljbffr