Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Strong hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop architecture experience Deep knowledge of Entra ID, FSLogix, Azure networking, image management, Azure Monitor Ability to design secure, scalable cloud solutions Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Azure certifications: AZ-140, AZ-104 preferred Background in VDI, cloud engineering, or modern workplace preferred Responsibilities: Architect AVD solutions: host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profiles, and image lifecycle Implement security measures: Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, Defender, network controls Lead deployments and migrations from on-prem VDI to AVD Optimize performance and cost using autoscaling, monitoring, and usage analysis Produce HLD/LLD documentation, runbooks, and handover materials Enable operational teams and support early-life troubleshooting Collaborate with cloud, security, networking, workplace, and application teams Technologies: Architect Azure Cloud Support Network RBAC Security VMware More: We are seeking a VMware Subject Matter Expert for a contractual role until 30/10/2026, located in Knutsford with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days onsite per week. Our aim is to design, deliver, and govern secure, scalable Azure Virtual Desktop environments that meet diverse business and security needs. This position offers competitive pay of up to £637.43 per day (Umbrella inside IR35) and an opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment. last updated 10 week of 2026