Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Administrator #3009 at Genius Road

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) AdministratorLocation: Austin TX (45 days onsite)Contract Duration: 1218 monthsWe are seeking a senior-level Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Administrator with strong Citrix experience to lead the management optimization and security of large-scale virtual desktop environments. This role is heavily centered on AVD architecture operations automation and performance tuning while also supporting Citrix components within an integrated enterprise ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure platform services Windows Server administration networking and security best practices.Qualifications:7 years administering Azure Virtual Desktop and/or Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops / Citrix DaaS with an emphasis on large complex AVD deployments.5 years managing Windows Server (AD GPO DNS/DHCP patching hardening).Strong understanding of Azure networking: VNets NSGs firewalls routing private endpoints load balancing and hybrid connectivity.Advanced PowerShell scripting and comfort with infrastructure-as-code (ARM Bicep Terraform).Proven experience with AVD performance tuning FSLogix user profiles host pool scaling image management and session host optimization.Experience with Azure Monitor Log Analytics Alerts and Workbooks for visibility and troubleshooting.Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and CIS benchmarks especially in Azure environments.Preferred certifications: AZ-104 AZ-140 Citrix CCA-V/CCP-V/CCE-V ITIL Foundation CompTIA Network/Security.Key Responsibilities:Azure Virtual Desktop AdministrationLead the design operation and optimization of AVD host pools session hosts scaling plans FSLogix profiles and image deployment pipelines.Oversee AVD integration with Citrix DaaS/CVAD including StoreFront/Workspace Autoscale Cloud Connectors and Gateway where applicable.Manage AVD policies application delivery capacity planning and performance baselining.Windows Server & Platform EngineeringBuild harden and maintain Windows Server 2022 platforms including AD GPO DNS and DHCP.Automate platform tasks using PowerShell ARM/Bicep/Terraform and MECM/Intune.Networking & SecurityApply strong fundamentals in TCP/IP DNS subnets/VLANs load balancing and firewall/ACL management across Azure and on-prem environments.Implement secure connectivity models aligned with least-privilege principles Azure identity controls and enterprise security standards.Monitoring Optimization & OperationsUse Azure Monitor Log Analytics Application Insights and Citrix Director/Analytics for proactive monitoring troubleshooting and performance optimization.Lead incident response conduct root cause analysis and maintain clear operational documentation and SOPs.Governance & ComplianceFollow established policies for configuration security change control and access management.Support vulnerability remediation disaster recovery preparation and image/platform hardening activities.Collaboration & SupportWork closely with application teams infrastructure groups and support staff to ensure a seamless user experience across AVD and Citrix environments.Participate in an on-call rotation for critical issues impacting virtual desktop availability.Genius Road LLC is proud to be a Certified Womens Business Enterprise and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business need.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills MAC,Operating System,Active Directory,Information Technology,Access Points,LAN,Deskstops,Windows,Trouble Shooting,Linux,System Center Configuration Manager,Computer information system,Setup,hardware,Technical Support Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1