MSx Azure Engineer (Ireland Remote)

MSx Azure Engineer (Ireland Remote)

MSx Azure Engineer (Ireland Remote)

Tpx

2 hours ago

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About

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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.
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  • Direct Reports: No
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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.
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Other Responsibilities

  • * May be required to participate in after-hours escalations and 7x24 on call as
  • needed.
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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).
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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).
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  • 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.
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  • 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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