Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer
Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.
At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
• Quality in delivering solutions,
• Leadership,
• Innovation,
• Teamwork,
• Integrity in conduct,
• Responsiveness to our customer’s mission
DMS International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
DMS is currently seeking an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer. The Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer will help manage and design AVD solutions supporting 60+ developer groups employing cutting-edge technology stacks. The AVD Engineer will be tasked with implementing, managing, and optimizing AVDs and Virtual Machines (VM), while driving speed & capability enhancements for our warfighters. Work can be performed as a remote employee.
Primary Responsibilities
• Architecting & managing secure, high availability systems, adhering to industry standards and following best practices.
• Implementing, managing, & optimizing AVD solutions in CI/CD pipelines.
• Designing & implementing approaches to continuously update & secure AVD resources.
• Developing scripts to automate tasks and deployments in a cloud environment.
• Documenting systems and processes for capability growth and improved team collaboration.
• Learning and adapting to new Azure cloud resources, with opportunities for formal training.
Basic Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must possess a current DoD Security Clearance of SECRET or higher-level.
• 4+ years of experience in Azure and AVD technologies or similar Virtual Desktop solutions.
• Experience with Windows Installer technologies and implementation of shared VM resources.
• Experience architecting & designing Azure-based solutions.
• Understanding of high-availability environments such as clustering, failover, and geographic redundancy.
• Understanding of network design & topologies including edge services & point-to-point VPNs within cloud environs.
Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft Azure, AWS, RHEL, and/or Windows Server certification(s).
• Proficient with a scripting programming language like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Proficient with Configuration Management techniques using Ansible.
• Experience with managed Anti-virus tools like McAfee and Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator.
• Familiarization with Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation.
• Atlassian Tools Suite experience (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo and Bitbucket).
Classification
• Full-Time
Location
• Remote
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At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
• Quality in delivering solutions,
• Leadership,
• Innovation,
• Teamwork,
• Integrity in conduct,
• Responsiveness to our customer’s mission
DMS International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
DMS is currently seeking an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer. The Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer will help manage and design AVD solutions supporting 60+ developer groups employing cutting-edge technology stacks. The AVD Engineer will be tasked with implementing, managing, and optimizing AVDs and Virtual Machines (VM), while driving speed & capability enhancements for our warfighters. Work can be performed as a remote employee.
Primary Responsibilities
• Architecting & managing secure, high availability systems, adhering to industry standards and following best practices.
• Implementing, managing, & optimizing AVD solutions in CI/CD pipelines.
• Designing & implementing approaches to continuously update & secure AVD resources.
• Developing scripts to automate tasks and deployments in a cloud environment.
• Documenting systems and processes for capability growth and improved team collaboration.
• Learning and adapting to new Azure cloud resources, with opportunities for formal training.
Basic Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must possess a current DoD Security Clearance of SECRET or higher-level.
• 4+ years of experience in Azure and AVD technologies or similar Virtual Desktop solutions.
• Experience with Windows Installer technologies and implementation of shared VM resources.
• Experience architecting & designing Azure-based solutions.
• Understanding of high-availability environments such as clustering, failover, and geographic redundancy.
• Understanding of network design & topologies including edge services & point-to-point VPNs within cloud environs.
Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft Azure, AWS, RHEL, and/or Windows Server certification(s).
• Proficient with a scripting programming language like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Proficient with Configuration Management techniques using Ansible.
• Experience with managed Anti-virus tools like McAfee and Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator.
• Familiarization with Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation.
• Atlassian Tools Suite experience (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo and Bitbucket).
Classification
• Full-Time
Location
• Remote
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