Cloud VDI Engineer, Azure Virtual Desktop

Applied Research Solutions

. Design, operate, automate, and enhance Azure Virtual Desktop environments within a classified government environment .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including the administration of VDI session hosts and the deployment of Windows and Linux VM images. Proficient in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing security standards within a classified government setting.

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Azure Virtual Desktop AdministrationWindows Virtual Machine Image ManagementConfiguration-Management Tools (Salt, Ansible)Security+ CertificationIncident Response and Root-Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Azure ServicesVDI Infrastructure SupportWindows Systems AdministrationTroubleshooting SkillsPlatform MonitoringSystem HardeningAutomation StrategiesCapacity PlanningImage ReleasesPatching

Soft Skills

Documentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SaltAnsibleChefPuppet

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CertificationAZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification

Industry Keywords

Classified Government EnvironmentSpecial Access ProgramsCloud-Native IntegrationsHigh-Assurance Cloud Design PatternsContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureChefCloudLinuxPuppetSaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, operate, automate, and enhance Azure Virtual Desktop environments within a classified government environment
Administer and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session hosts, workspaces, and application groups
Build, validate, deploy, and maintain standardized Windows and Linux VM images
Manage the full lifecycle of VDI session hosts, including provisioning, patching, scaling, and retirement
Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving user sessions, profiles, authentication, applications, networking, and system performance
Package and deploy applications using Salt and other approved automation or configuration-management tools
Monitor platform health, performance, capacity, and utilization, implementing durable corrective actions for recurring issues
Apply system-hardening standards, security baselines, and vulnerability remediation to images and session hosts
Plan and execute platform upgrades, image releases, patching windows, and scheduled maintenance
Support incident response, root-cause analysis, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Platform Engineering, SRE, DevOps, Security, Networking, and application development teams
Contribute to architectural decisions, cloud-native integrations, automation strategies, and high-assurance cloud design patterns
Help scale and modernize the AVD service while maintaining strict security and compliance standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Active Secret security clearance
Ability to meet eligibility requirements for applicable Special Access Programs
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience, if contract allows)
At least three years of professional experience supporting cloud, VDI, or virtualized infrastructure
Hands-on experience administering Azure Virtual Desktop or a comparable enterprise VDI platform
Experience building, patching, and maintaining Windows virtual machine images
Working knowledge of Azure services supporting VDI environments
Strong Windows systems administration and troubleshooting skills
Strong documentation and communication skills
Security+ certified or ability to obtain within 1-2 months
Experience with at least one configuration-management or automation tool (e.g., Salt, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) preferred
Experience troubleshooting identity, networking, profile, application, and performance issues in virtualized environments preferred
Experience with platform monitoring, incident response, and root-cause analysis preferred
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification preferred
Successful completion of background investigation, including criminal history and identity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry competitive benefits package
Awards and recognition program
Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
Work/life balance
Career development support and challenging work aligned with career goals
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities