Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Public Sector

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Public Sector

Experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer required for a high-profile Public Sector programme. Strong Azure, Active Directory, Exchange, and troubleshooting skills essential, alongside experience with backup/DR and Intune. 6-month contract, £500/day (Inside IR35), hybrid working in London.

Skills & Experience
Proven experience delivering Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or VDI/DaaS platforms at scale
Strong expertise across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem
Solid understanding of hybrid identity (Active Directory + Microsoft Entra ID)
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across cloud, infrastructure, and end-user environments
Experience with Microsoft Exchange (Online or Hybrid) administration and support
Hands-on experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Backup, Site Recovery or similar)
Experience with endpoint management using Microsoft Intune
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
Strong knowledge of Azure networking, security, and access governance
Experience working within ITIL-aligned service environments

You will
Design, deploy, and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments using Azure Virtual Desktop
Manage host pools, session hosts, image life cycle, and end-to-end deployment
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across AVD, identity, messaging, and infrastructure layers
Administer hybrid identity across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Support and manage Microsoft Exchange environments including mail flow and user issues
Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions
Deliver automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/ARM/Terraform) and PowerShell
Implement RBAC, PIM, MFA, and conditional access policies
Deploy and manage endpoint solutions via Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM)
Design secure Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, private endpoints, Firewalls)
Manage cloud storage and access controls (AD/Entra-integrated)
Monitor platform health via logging, alerting, and proactive issue resolution
Produce high-quality documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures aligned to ITIL

This is a key role within a high-profile Public Sector programme, delivering a secure, scalable, and modern cloud-based end-user computing environment. You'll play a central role in shaping and supporting a high-performing Azure platform that underpins critical services.

This role requires an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with strong troubleshooting capability and a broad Microsoft skill set, including identity, messaging, and backup solutions. You will focus on the design, delivery, and support of enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure, with particular emphasis on virtual desktop environments, identity, and platform reliability.

£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Initial 6-month contract - highly likely to extend
Hybrid working - London office 2 days a week (flexible)
Candidates must be UK-based with the right to work