Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer - VOIS

## Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role We are seeking an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer to design, deploy, administer, and optimise Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments within our Data Centre Operations function. This role plays a key part in delivering secure, stable, and cost‑effective virtual desktop and published application services for users, supporting the modernisation of end‑user computing platforms and complementing or replacing legacy VDI solutions. ## What you will do * Design, build, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces. * Manage AVD images, including creation, updates, snapshots, and lifecycle management using Azure Compute Galleries. * Configure and maintain AVD scaling plans, host pool health, availability sets, and availability zones. * Carry out AVD provisioning, rebuilds, clean‑down activities, disk extensions, and user assignments. * Implement MSIX App Attach and RemoteApp solutions to enable flexible application delivery. * Implement and manage FSLogix profile containers, ensuring profile resilience, performance optimisation, and data integrity. * Support folder redirection and application‑specific profile requirements. * Collaborate with network and security teams to manage NSGs, firewall rules, private endpoints, and secure connectivity. * Ensure adherence to internal security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations. * Automate AVD operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure‑as‑code approaches such as ARM, Bicep, or Terraform. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, platform modernisation, and cost optimisation. ## Who you are * An individual with a bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. * Someone with 6–8 years of overall experience, including at least 4 years working with Azure Virtual Desktop and scripting. * Strong hands‑on experience with the Azure platform, including virtual machines, virtual networks, NSGs, and load balancing concepts. * Experienced in Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, Windows 10/11 Enterprise, and Windows Server environments. * Proficient in FSLogix profile management and PowerShell scripting for automation and operational tasks. * Knowledgeable about AVD autoscaling concepts. * Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ‑104 and AZ‑140 are advantageous. * A collaborative professional with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a documentation‑focused mindset, able to work effectively within global virtual teams ## Not a Perfect Fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. ## What’s in it for you * Exposure to large‑scale, global Azure Virtual Desktop environments supporting diverse user communities. * Opportunities to contribute to platform modernisation and automation initiatives within a strategic technology function. * Collaboration with cross‑functional teams across security, networking, and global operations. * A role that supports continuous learning through hands‑on delivery and certification‑aligned experience. ## What skills you will learn * Advanced AVD architecture design and optimisation techniques. * Practical application of infrastructure‑as‑code for virtual desktop platforms. * Deeper understanding of security and compliance controls in enterprise Azure environments. * Automation and scripting practices to improve operational resilience and efficiency ## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio‑economic background. ## Join Us At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. ## Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud.” #JDEnhancedByTARA ## Follow us on social media and #StayConnected * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vois/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voisglobal * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voisglobal/ * You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: https://lnkd.in/dpkrcvR2