Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer / Azure Infrastructure Consultant
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£41,700
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SOC 3132 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (49% match). If the code is right — and La Fosse is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
🚨 Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer / Azure Infrastructure Consultant 🚨
📍 Preston / North West – Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in office)
💰 £400–£450 per day | Inside IR35
📅 Initial 6-month contract | ASAP start
We’re looking for a Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer to join a large-scale technology integration programme following a major acquisition.
This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll act as the AVD SME, working across Azure infrastructure, identity, security and modern end-user computing to deliver integration and migration outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, build, configure and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
- Manage Host Pools, Application Groups, Workspaces, Session Hosts and Scaling Plans.
- Design and implement Azure infrastructure aligned to approved architecture.
- Create and optimise golden images and automate image build/deployment processes.
- Work with FSLogix Profiles and App Masking.
- Support application packaging, virtualisation and deployment.
- Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.
- Implement Zero Trust security principles and RBAC.
- Develop PowerShell automation and support IaC initiatives.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.
Essential experience:
- Strong hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop experience.
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
- FSLogix Profiles & App Masking.
- Microsoft Entra ID, PIM and Identity Governance.
- Strong PowerShell
Desirable:
- Zscaler / Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and ZTNA.
- MSIX, App-V or similar application packaging technologies.
- Azure Image Builder.
- Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
- Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates.
- Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.
- Experience delivering M&A integration programmes.
- Utilities, energy or critical national infrastructure experience.
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3132 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.