Cloud Architect (Onsite)

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Marietta, GA

Full-time

Marietta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position requires a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies, specifically focusing on Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC. The role involves deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud-based desktop solutions in a production environment, ensuring security compliance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktops in the Microsoft Azure production environment.
• Configure and manage provisioning policies for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Set up and manage Azure network connections for Windows 365 Cloud PC.
• Oversee the Azure AVD host pool and workspaces, ensuring optimal performance.
• Manage AVD session hosts in a production environment, including image management and centralized control.
• Implement security hardening of VDI infrastructure according to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Configure Azure Premium File Share and Azure NetApp files for efficient storage solutions.
• Utilize FSLogix profile management for AVD hosts on Azure files and NetApp.
• Work with Azure IaaS and manage autoscaling configurations.
• Monitor and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostics settings.
• Troubleshoot virtual desktops and applications in a multi-cast domain environment.
• Utilize PowerShell, ARM Templates, Bicep, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) tools for automation and management.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify and implement client improvement opportunities through automation.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in VDI technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC.
• Experience in deploying and managing W365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktops in a production environment.
• Proficient in configuring and managing provisioning policies and Azure network connections.
• Strong knowledge of Azure AVD host pools and workspaces.
• Experience in managing AVD session hosts and image management.
• Familiarity with security hardening practices for VDI infrastructure.
• Experience with Azure Premium File Share and Azure NetApp files.
• Knowledge of FSLogix profile management for AVD hosts.
• Experience with Azure IaaS and autoscale configurations.
• Proficient in Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostics settings.
• Good understanding of Azure Vnet, NSG, and firewall configurations.
• Ability to troubleshoot virtual desktops and applications in a multi-cast domain environment.
• Familiarity with PowerShell, ARM Templates, Bicep, and IaaC.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of ITIL processes and ServiceNow or other ticketing tools.

Benefits

• Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer.
• Encouragement for Veterans to build and grow a career at Cognizant.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process.