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Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements: 4 years experience supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructureStrong hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)Experience administering host pools, session hosts, application groups, user profiles, and image managementStrong understanding of FSLogix profile containersExperience with Azure networking and core Azure servicesExcellent troubleshooting skills across Windows and Azure environmentsExperience working in enterprise production environmentsActive UK Security Clearance (SC), or the ability to obtain itDesirable: Azure NetApp Files or similar enterprise storage solutionsDesirable: Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Desirable: Azure AutomationDesirable: Azure Monitor / Log AnalyticsDesirable: PowerShell scriptingDesirable: Microsoft IntuneDesirable: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Desirable certifications: AZ-140 Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop SpecialtyDesirable certifications: AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsAdditional Azure certifications are advantageous Responsibilities: Support and administer a large-scale Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environmentManage host pools, session hosts, application groups, and user accessBuild, maintain, and optimise AVD images and golden imagesAdminister FSLogix profiles and associated storage solutions such as Azure NetApp Files or equivalentEnsure platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery readinessTroubleshoot complex AVD performance, connectivity, and user experience issuesMonitor platform health and implement service improvementsWork closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to maintain best practiceParticipate in a shared 1-in-3 on-call support rota Technologies: AzureCloudSupportMicrosoft IntunePowerShellSecurityTerraformWindowsDevOps More:

We are offering a 12-month fixed-term contract for an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) SME role, paying £60,000-£70,000. This is a remote-first position, but you must be UK based and hold active SC clearance or be able to obtain it. You will join a specialist infrastructure team supporting a large-scale enterprise Azure Virtual Desktop environment, working alongside experienced infrastructure and cloud professionals to deliver a secure, resilient, and high-performing end-user experience.

last updated 32 week of 2026

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