Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer

Job Description
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do

Company Overview
CohnReznick is one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, with over $1 billion in annual revenue and 5,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to creating opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, people, and communities.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission: to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's deploying a global cloud solution or volunteering at a local charity, there are countless ways to discover your "why" at the firm.

We believe in balancing work with everyday life—and making time for enjoyment. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes generous paid time off, a flexible work environment, professional development programs, and well-being initiatives.

Your Team
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer on our Information Technology team. This position will be based in Chennai, India. As an entry to mid-level professional, you will design, implement, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solutions for a 5,000-person financial services organization, ensuring top-tier performance, security, and user experience.

Your Opportunity
As our Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and managing a large-scale AVD environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to assess network capacities, automate deployments, plan storage solutions, and guarantee the continuity of critical business services. Your expertise in Azure technologies will be vital to delivering a seamless end-user computing experience across our global footprint.

Your Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Azure Virtual Desktop Design & Deployment:

– Design and implement Microsoft solutions for a 5,000-person financial services organization.

– Evaluate network capacity and speed requirements to ensure optimal performance and user experience.

• Automation & Host Pool Management:

– Automate host pool, session host, and user session management using PowerShell and Azure CLI.

– Create and manage session host images, leveraging tools such as Azure VM Image Builder to develop a "golden image."

• Architecture & Storage Planning:

– Recommend subscriptions, resource groups, and management groups to optimize resource utilization and governance.

– Plan and implement storage solutions (e.g., FSLogix) for Azure Virtual Desktop user data, ensuring reliability and scalability.

• Identity & Security Integration:

– Plan and implement identity integration strategies, structuring Azure AD DS and Microsoft Entra ID for performance.

– Define and deploy robust security controls across the Azure Virtual Desktop environment, adhering to regulatory and best-practice frameworks.

• Business Continuity & Backup Strategy:

– Plan, implement, and maintain comprehensive business continuity processes for Azure Virtual Desktop.

– Design and execute backup strategies to ensure data integrity and swift recovery in the event of unforeseen incidents.

• User Experience & Support:

– Choose the appropriate Azure Virtual Desktop clients and deployment methods to meet varying user needs.

• –Install, configure, and maintain business line applications in the Azure environment

– Provide guidance on best practices for end-user computing, working with support teams to maintain seamless operations.

Your Experience
The successful candidate will have:

• Required Qualifications & Skills:

– 3–5 years of experience with Azure technologies, particularly in designing and deploying virtual desktop solutions.

– Strong focus on end-user computing experience, with proven ability to manage and optimize large-scale deployments.

• Preferred Qualifications:

– Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

– Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-140, or similar).

Your Competencies

• Technical & Analytical Skills:

– Comfort with scripting tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and experience troubleshooting complex cloud environments.

• Communication & Collaboration:

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a global, cross-functional team.

• Customer-Focused Approach:

– Prioritizes user satisfaction and business continuity, ensuring a seamless virtual desktop environment.

• Adaptability & Initiative:

– Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, taking proactive steps to streamline processes and incorporate emerging technologies.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Career Development

• Opportunities to master a broad range of Azure services and virtual desktop technologies.
• Collaboration with senior IT professionals on large-scale, global initiatives, expanding your professional network.
• Support for additional certifications, training, and potential career advancement within the firm.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Generous leave policies
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by the CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.