
Consultant – Azure Virtual Desktop, Automation Specialist
Genpact
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Hyderabad • India
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About the role
- Act as AVD SME, providing technical leadership and best practices for virtual desktop deployments.
- Design, implement, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, session hosts, and FSLogix profiles.
- Automate image creation, updates, and deployments using IaC tools (Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep).
- Develop and maintain golden images for Windows 10/11 multi-session and optimize for performance and security.
- Implement scaling plans, load balancing, and monitoring for AVD environments.
- Integrate AVD with Azure AD, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager for secure access.
- Automate operational tasks such as patching, compliance enforcement, and remediation scripts using PowerShell and Azure automation services.
- Manage Azure infrastructure operations, including networking, storage, identity, and security configurations.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies for AVD and related Azure services.
- Monitor performance and generate actionable insights using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Power BI.
- Collaborate with security teams to implement Zero Trust principles and endpoint protection.
- Work closely with OEM vendors and internal teams for image lifecycle management and zero-touch deployments.
- Experience in implementation, migration & troubleshooting FsLogix with Azure File storage or NetApp.
Requirements
- Expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architecture, deployment, and optimization.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools: Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure services (Networking, Storage, Compute, Identity).
- Knowledge of image management, patching strategies, and session host scaling.
- Familiarity with Azure AD, Conditional Access, and Endpoint Manager integration.
- Experience with monitoring and reporting tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Power BI).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cloud and virtual desktop environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in Windows Sysadmin in on prem and cloud environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
Azure Virtual DesktopInfrastructure-as-CodeTerraformARM TemplatesBicepPowerShellAzure infrastructure servicesWindows 10/11FsLogixZero Trust principles
Soft Skills
technical leadershipproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information Security