
MSx Azure Engineer (Ireland Remote)
Tpx
2 hours ago
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About
General Purpose
- The MSx Azure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing
- scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions within the Microsoft Azure
- platform, with a primary focus on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Virtual
- Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). The role ensures the stability, performance, and
- security of virtual desktop environments while aligning with business
- requirements, industry best practices, and organizational standards.
- Direct Reports: No
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- * Design and deploy cloud-based applications and infrastructure using Microsoft
- Azure.
- * Manage Azure resources including Virtual Machines, Web Apps, Networking, and
- Storage.
- * Monitor and optimize cloud performance, availability, and cost.
- * Ensure compliance with security standards and implement robust access
- controls.
- * Collaborate with security and operations teams to align cloud solutions with
- business needs.
- * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services and infrastructure.
- * Maintain documentation for all Azure configurations and deployments.
- * Stay current with new Azure features and cloud technology trends.
- * Design, implement, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
- including host pools, session hosts, and workspaces.
- * Configure and optimize FSLogix profile containers using Azure Files or Azure
- NetApp Files.
- * Manage Entra ID integration and user access controls.
- * Implement security hardening and compliance measures for VDI infrastructure.
- * Automate deployment and scaling of AVD resources using PowerShell, ARM
- templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
- * Monitor performance and availability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and
- Diagnostics.
- * Troubleshoot virtual desktop and application issues across Azure
- environments.
- * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business applications
- hosted on AVD.
- * Maintain documentation and runbooks for operational procedures and
- configurations.
- * Participate in patching, updates, and lifecycle management of AVD components.
Other Responsibilities
- * May be required to participate in after-hours escalations and 7x24 on call as
- needed.
Required Qualifications
- * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related
- field; or equivalent experience.
- * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and VDI/AVD
- technologies.
- * Strong understanding of AVD architecture, session host deployment, and image
- management.
- * Experience with FSLogix, Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, and Azure Key
- Vault.
- * Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell preferred) and Infrastructure as Code
- (IaC).
- * Solid knowledge of networking, security, and cloud computing principles.
- * Familiarity with Azure networking components (VNet, NSG, firewalls) and
- identity management (e.g., Entra ID).
Other Qualifications
- * Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions
- Architect, or related).
- * Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD practices.
- * Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools within Azure.
- * Knowledge of ITIL processes and ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
- * Additional scripting proficiency (e.g., Python).
- TPx is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants
- will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
- religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and
- related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
- expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability
- (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference,
- marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by
- law or regulation.
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified
- individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation,
- please let us know during the application process.
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