VANGUARD

Virtualization Platform Engineer - Azure Virtual Desktop

Wayne, PA Full time

Core Responsibilities

  • Designs, implements, and deploys platforms to support and meet business needs. Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.
  • Develops technical standards. Tests and evaluates technologies vendor products. Recommends vendor selections and new technologies.
  • Deploy, configure, and support Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces.
  • Perform day‑to‑day platform administration, including scaling activities, host maintenance, and service health checks.
  • Support gold image creation and maintenance using existing image pipelines and Shared Image Gallery.
  • Support FSLogix profile containers, including configuration, performance troubleshooting, and storage access issues.
  • Participate in improving repeatability, reliability, and documentation of deployment processes.
  • Monitor AVD health, performance, and capacity using dashboards and Azure monitoring tools.
  • Work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross‑functional teams (networking, security, endpoint, service desk).
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience supporting Windows desktop and Virtualization Platforms required.
  • Hands‑on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop or comparable virtual desktop technologies required..
  • Working knowledge of Azure fundamentals: compute, networking, storage required.
  • Experience with FSLogix profile management.
  • Experience using Microsoft Intune and/or Group Policy preferred.
  • Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and MFA concepts preferred.
  • Basic experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Terraform, or similar) required.
  • Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills required..

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.