Sr. Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer

This position requires you be a full US citizen and have the ability to obtain a Security Clearance. Candidates who do not qualify for a clearance are not eligible for hire.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to 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.

Day in the Life:

• This is a remote position. You must be a self-starter who is able to effectively manage priorities.
• 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 & Experience:

• U.S. 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.
• Bachelor's degree
• Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• The team operates primarily in MA and FL, so a candidate living on the east coast is preferrable.
• 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).

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

Full benefits: $122,000 to $153,000 annually
Reduced benefits (no medical, dental, vision): Up to $165,000 annually

What we will bring:
Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!

Req ID: 5315

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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