Windows 365 & Azure Virtual Desktop Solution Architect
Role
Overview: We are seeking an experienced Windows 365 Solution Architect with
extensive expertise in End User Computing (EUC), cloud virtualization, and
Microsoft modern workplace technologies. The ideal candidate will be
responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Windows 365 and Azure
Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments while ensuring security, scalability,
performance, and cost efficiency.
This role
requires strong architectural leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and the
ability to engage with stakeholders to define and deliver enterprise-grade
virtual desktop solutions.
Key
Responsibilities
· Design, architect, and implement Windows 365
(W365) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solutions.
· Lead virtual desktop transformation initiatives
and modern workplace programs.
· Assess business and technical requirements and
translate them into scalable cloud desktop architectures.
· Perform cost modeling, licensing analysis, and
optimization for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
· Design and implement highly available,
resilient, and secure cloud virtualization solutions.
· Configure and manage Microsoft Intune for
endpoint management, device compliance, application deployment, and policy
administration.
· Define and implement identity and access
management strategies using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
· Design and support Azure networking components
including Virtual Networks (VNet), VPN, ExpressRoute, network security, and
connectivity architectures.
· Ensure solutions align with enterprise security,
governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
· Create architecture documents, technical
designs, implementation plans, and operational runbooks.
· Collaborate with infrastructure, security,
networking, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
· Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and
best-practice recommendations for EUC and virtualization environments.
Required
Qualifications
· 8–10+ years of experience in End User Computing
(EUC), desktop virtualization, and cloud technologies.
Strong
hands-on experience with:
· Windows 365 (W365) deployment, administration,
and management
· Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architecture,
deployment, and operations
· Microsoft Intune endpoint management and policy
configuration
· Proven experience performing cost analysis,
capacity planning, and optimization for AVD and W365 environments.
Deep
understanding of:
· Azure Networking (VNet, VPN, ExpressRoute)
· Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
· Identity and Access Management (IAM)
· Security and compliance frameworks
Preferred
Qualifications
· Azure Solutions Architecture
· Azure Virtual Desktop
· Microsoft Intune
· Microsoft Entra ID
Experience
to Have:
· Experience with cloud migration and digital
workplace transformation initiatives.
· Knowledge of automation and scripting
technologies such as PowerShell.
· Familiarity with enterprise security and
governance best practices.
· Experience designing highly available,
resilient, and scalable cloud solutions.
· Strong stakeholder management, communication,
presentation, and documentation skills.
· Ability to lead architecture discussions and
drive technical decision-making.
Essential
Skills
· Windows 365 (W365)
· Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
· Microsoft Intune
· Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
· Azure Networking (VNet, VPN, ExpressRoute)
· End User Computing (EUC)
· Cloud Virtualization Cost Modeling &
Optimization Security & Compliance Solution Architecture
Desired
Skills
· PowerShell Automation
· Azure Architecture
· Enterprise Mobility & Security
· Cloud Transformation & Migration