Illinois Staffing
Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer
Illinois Staffing, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States, 60061
Virtual Desktop Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and communicative Virtual Desktop Engineer with deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) to lead the transition from Citrix to AVD across our enterprise. This role will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and maintaining AVD environments both on Azure and on-premises, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and global scalability. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. Skills and Requirements: 8+ years of experience in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), including Citrix and AVD. Proven experience rolling out AVD in large enterprise environments (1,000+ sessions). Strong hands-on experience with Nerdio for AVD deployment, automation, and lifecycle management. Deep understanding of Azure fundamentals, including networking, identity, and security. Experience with Citrix environments and migration strategies to AVD. Ability to architect and deliver solutions on Azure Local and hybrid infrastructure. Strong communication skills; able to lead presentations and enterprise-level discussions. Experience working with DevOps teams and agile methodologies (e.g., 2-week sprints). Ability to document technical processes and communicate with cross-functional teams. Experience supporting global deployments across Canada and the US.
We are seeking a highly skilled and communicative Virtual Desktop Engineer with deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) to lead the transition from Citrix to AVD across our enterprise. This role will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and maintaining AVD environments both on Azure and on-premises, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and global scalability. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. Skills and Requirements: 8+ years of experience in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), including Citrix and AVD. Proven experience rolling out AVD in large enterprise environments (1,000+ sessions). Strong hands-on experience with Nerdio for AVD deployment, automation, and lifecycle management. Deep understanding of Azure fundamentals, including networking, identity, and security. Experience with Citrix environments and migration strategies to AVD. Ability to architect and deliver solutions on Azure Local and hybrid infrastructure. Strong communication skills; able to lead presentations and enterprise-level discussions. Experience working with DevOps teams and agile methodologies (e.g., 2-week sprints). Ability to document technical processes and communicate with cross-functional teams. Experience supporting global deployments across Canada and the US.