W365 ARCHITECT

W365 Architect

Cognizant has an immediate opening for a W365 Architect , if your background meets the requirements and skills listed below, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Location : Atlanta GA ( Onsite )

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· Experience in Deploying and Managing W365 Cloud PC \ Azure Virtual Desktops in the Microsoft Azure Production Environment

· Experience in configuring and managing provisioning policies

· Experience is congifuring Azure Network connection for W365 cloud PC

· Excellent knowledge of the AZURE AVD host pool & workspaces.

· Experience in configuring and managing AVD session hosts in production.

· Efficient image management and centralized control.

· Implement security policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure secure system access and control.

· Security hardening of VDI infrastructure as per regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.

· Experience in configuring Azure Premium File Share and Azure NetApp files.

· Experience in configuring and troubleshooting FSLogix.

· Configuration & management of user-profiles and optimization of performance.

· Experience in FSLogix profile management for AVD hosts on Azure files and NetApp.

· Experience on Azure IaaS.

· Experience with the Azure key vault.

· Experience in configuring and managing Autoscale.

· Experience with migrating and maintaining VDI workloads in Azure Cloud Production environment.

· Good understanding of Azure Vnet, NSG, and firewall.

· Hands on experience with network connectivity to Azure.

· Good Understanding of PowerShell, ARM Templates, Bicep, and other IaaC

· Collaborate with operational counterparts to support and provide client opportunities for improvement via automation, etc.

· Experience in configuring and managing Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Diagnostics settings.

· Automate repetitive tasks where possible to improve service delivery and reduce operational overhead.

· Troubleshoot virtual desktops, applications in a multi-cast domain environment.

· Maintain documentation related to VDI, virtual apps, & mobility activities/processes.

· Knowledge of ITIL Process and Service now & other ticketing tools.

Expectation :-

At least 12+ years of experience in the field of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and W365 cloud PC , Be responsible for endpoint modernization – designing, building, managing and migrating to W364 Cloud PC \ Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) based on best practices. Experience in configuring and managing W365 cloud PC provisioning policies

Expert level required in the following :-

· W365 Cloud PC ( a minimum of 3 years of experience )

· Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) ( a minimum of 4+ years of experience )

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

***Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, dedication, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service