AVD Engineer
Anveta, Inc.
Job Description
AVD Engineer Rate: $50/hr C2C Location: Philadelphia, PA ONSITE ROLE IN PHILADELPHIA - 30th Street Station (5x per week onsite) IV: 2 Rounds Virtual ALL CANDIDATES FOR AMTRAK MUST HAVE A WINDOWS-BASED, FULLY OPERATIONAL, MODERN LAPTOP THAT WILL SUPPORT A VIRTUAL DESKTOP. AMTRAK WILL NOT SUPPLY LAPTOPS We are seeking a high-caliber AVD Engineer to lead the architecture, automation, and optimization of our enterprise cloud desktop environment. This role is designed for a technical specialist who excels at the intersection of Azure Infrastructure, Nerdio automation, and PowerShell scripting .
You will be responsible for delivering a high-performance, cost-effective virtual desktop experience for a large-scale user base. Core Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering: Architect and deploy scalable AVD host pools using ARM/Bicep templates and automated provisioning workflows. Nerdio Orchestration: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Nerdio Manager for Enterprise , leveraging it for advanced auto-scaling, image lifecycle management, and global cost optimization.
User Profile Optimization: Design and troubleshoot complex FSLogix Profile and ODFC containers to ensure seamless, persistent user experiences and rapid logon times. Advanced Automation: Build and maintain a robust library of PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative tasks, software deployments, and system health checks. Tier 3 Technical Lead: Act as the final escalation point for complex VDI performance issues, profile corruption, and connectivity challenges within an ITIL-aligned framework (ServiceNow).
Image Management: Engineer and harden "Golden Images" (Windows 10/11 Multi-session) and manage versioning via Azure Compute Gallery . Technical Qualifications Expertise: 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience, with at least 3 years of dedicated Azure/AVD focus . Core Stack: Proven, hands-on experience with Nerdio Manager for Enterprise and FSLogix is strictly required.
Scripting: Advanced proficiency in PowerShell for enterprise-level automation and infrastructure management. Networking: Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Networking (VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints) and Entra ID (Azure AD) identity integration. Process: Experience working within an ITIL environment and utilizing ServiceNow for incident and change management.
Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between deep technical execution and executive-level updates. Job Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering: Architect and deploy scalable AVD host pools using ARM/Bicep templates and automated provisioning workflows. Nerdio Orchestration: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Nerdio Manager for Enterprise , leveraging it for advanced auto-scaling, image lifecycle management, and global cost optimization.
User Profile Optimization: Design and troubleshoot complex FSLogix Profile and ODFC containers to ensure seamless, persistent user experiences and rapid logon times. Advanced Automation: Build and maintain a robust library of PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative tasks, software deployments, and system health checks. Tier 3 Technical Lead: Act as the final escalation point for complex VDI performance issues, profile corruption, and connectivity challenges within an ITIL-aligned framework (ServiceNow).
Image Management: Engineer and harden "Golden Images" (Windows 10/11 Multi-session) and manage versioning via Azure Compute Gallery .