JOB Description
Skills/Knowledge:
* Strong experience with AWS, any industry certifications will be well received
* Knowledge of IaC - Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK
* Configuration management experience - Ansible, Chef or Puppet
* Any exposure to containerisation will be beneficial - Kubernetes, Docker, ECS or OpenShift
Key Responsibilities:
* Designing and building cloud-native architectures
* Using Terraform or CDK to deploy resources
* Infrastructure creation and management and design
* Liaising with key stakeholders, internal and external
* Create exemplar implementation patterns to projects (ie provide a standard Puppet script that will create a single AWS server with some CM)
* Managing and controlling the software configuration for projects including the source repositor
* Leveraging many AWS security features and ensuring security best practices with developers
Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator (SC Cleared - Essential)
Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location
You will need current SC clearance for this role
You will work as an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) SME in an Agile DevOps way for the Virtual Desktop and Application Team.
You will be involved in running, operating and developing the Environment. You will also be involved in migration of existing Virtual Desktops and Application users from the current solutions to AVD. The AVD environment is managed via Infrastructure as a Code with DevOps pipelines using Terraform. You will be expected to develop and execute these code pipelines to maintain the environment. You are also expected to participate in knowledge transfer, documentation and cross skilling the Team comprising of Junior SMEs.
Key Responsibilities
* Working as an Azure Virtual Desktop SME in an Agile DevOps way for the Virtual Desktop and Application Team
* Running, operating, and developing the Environment
* Develop and execute Infrastructure as a Code pipelines using Terraform and PowerShell
* Provide depth in knowledge and leadership to migrate out existing user base from Citrix into AVD and transition into steady state support.
* Develop competency in the team and cross-skilled junior SMEs
Key Skills Essential
* In-depth understanding of the Azure and AVD architecture, including a good understanding of AVD design best practices and Migration best practices.
* Good Understanding of Management, Configuration, and Deployment best practices of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
* Highly Proficient in configuring and managing Resource Pool, Host Groups, Images, Apps, and User Access
* Highly proficient in configuring user customization through FSlogix
* Sound knowledge of Cloud Computing Fundamentals and Azure
* Hands-on Experience of Terraform and PowerShell
Desirable:
• Understanding of Agile frameworks like SCRUM
• Good Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, and customer responsiveness
• Working knowledge of tools like JIRA and Service Now.
Experience required:
• Experience in Management, Configuration, and Deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Experience in AVD architecting and design.
• Experience in working in an Agile DevOps team following SCRUM.
• Experience in Transition and Migration projects for remote working capability for a large and technologically diverse applications and user groups.
• Experience in managing environments using Infrastructure as a Code (Terraform and PowerShell)