Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Job Type: contract
Company: The Select Group
Senior Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer/Architect
Contract Duration: 6 Months+
Location: Fully Remote (CST Hours)
Reason for Opening: Migration from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Overview:
We’re seeking a senior-level Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architect to lead a global enterprise transformation from Citrix to AVD, supporting over 1,800 instances. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on delivery, requiring a candidate who can operate as both a technical authority and a consulting thought leader. This is not an administrative position — it’s a high-impact role for someone who can manage complex, enterprise-scale projects end-to-end.
AVD Expertise: Large-scale implementations (1,000+ instances) with global reach and operational efficiency.
Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local): Deep implementation experience and hybrid cloud integration.
Windows 11 Enterprise Delivery: Proven at-scale delivery through AVD.
Image Management & Automation: Skilled in automation for image creation and deployment (Nerdio a plus).
End-to-End Delivery: Track record of 10+ month enterprise projects vs. short sprints.
Nerdio Management Suite experience
Citrix migration background
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Enterprise monitoring with Azure-native tools
Disaster recovery planning and enterprise architecture experience
Azure: AZ-140 (most relevant), AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-801, AZ-303/AZ-304 (legacy)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
Citrix CCP-V or CCE-V
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the global AVD deployment strategy
Provide modernization and optimization thought leadership
Develop reference architectures and blue/green deployment processes
Technical Architecture & Implementation
Lead Citrix-to-AVD migration planning and execution
Design and implement image automation workflows
Deploy Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Ansible)
Establish enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and DR strategies
Advanced Support & Optimization
Provide Level 2/3 support for complex performance issues
Optimize AVD for scale, efficiency, and global performance
Broad experience across multiple client environments and industries
Skilled at balancing executive-level strategy with technical execution
Comfortable presenting to C-suite and troubleshooting at the engineering level
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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