Virtualization Architect

TEKsystems

. Assess and redesign the current Azure Virtual Desktop ecosystem to improve performance, stability, usability, and supportability .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80 - $115 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level capabilities in Azure Virtual Desktop architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on user experience, performance optimization, and integration with Microsoft 365 and related technologies. Proven ability to lead migration strategies, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide technical direction while balancing architecture and hands-on implementation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Azure Virtual Desktop ArchitectureNerdio AdministrationFlexApp Application LayeringMicrosoft 365 SupportWindows 11 Migration

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Hard Skills

Azure Virtual DesktopPowerShellActive DirectoryVirtualizationWindows AutopilotFSLogix Profile ManagementEndpoint ManagementApplication Lifecycle ManagementTroubleshootingImage Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Customer ServiceStrong Ownership MentalityEmpathetic MindsetConsultative ApproachAbility to Influence Teams

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Nerdio Manager for AVDFlexAppAzure Virtual MachinesOperational Optimization

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesHighly Regulated Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and redesign the current Azure Virtual Desktop ecosystem to improve performance, stability, usability, and supportability
Lead the Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration strategy for virtual desktop environments
Define and implement a long-term end-user computing roadmap focused on employee productivity and user satisfaction
Architect and support integrations between Azure Virtual Desktop, physical endpoints, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, Nerdio, FlexApp, and FSLogix
Investigate and resolve complex desktop engineering issues involving connectivity, authentication, application delivery, profile management, and Microsoft 365 user experience
Identify root causes of recurring end-user issues and establish sustainable solutions
Partner with business users and stakeholders to understand pain points and improve the user experience
Provide leadership, guidance, and technical direction to desktop engineering resources
Develop architecture standards, technical documentation, implementation plans, and operational procedures
Drive projects from assessment through design, deployment, optimization, and operational transition
Collaborate with networking, infrastructure, security, and service desk teams to troubleshoot and improve end-user computing services
Serve as a technical advocate for modernization initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert-level Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architecture and engineering experience
Hands-on experience with Nerdio administration and automation
Experience with FlexApp or similar application layering technologies
Strong troubleshooting background spanning desktop, virtualization, identity, authentication, and networking
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications in virtual desktop environments
Working knowledge of Intune and Windows Autopilot
Experience designing and supporting Windows endpoint environments
Ability to balance architecture responsibilities with hands-on implementation work
FSLogix profile management experience preferred
Endpoint management and device lifecycle expertise preferred
Windows 11 migration experience preferred
Financial services or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Exceptional customer service and communication skills
Ability to engage directly with business users and executive stakeholders
Strong ownership mentality and accountability
Ability to influence teams and challenge existing assumptions constructively
Empathetic, consultative, and solutions-oriented mindset
PowerShell, automation, Active Directory, Windows, virtualization, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Virtual Machines, and golden images
Nerdio Manager for AVD administration, host pool management, image management, AVD automation, operational optimization, cost and performance management
FlexApp application packaging and delivery, application layering strategy, application lifecycle management, integration with AVD environments, and troubleshooting application delivery issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)