Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer
About the role:
We are seeking a senior virtual desktop engineer based in Cairo to design, implement, and manage scalable virtual desktop infrastructures. You will leverage your deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop, Nerdio, and FSLogix to deliver high-performance, secure virtual environments for our global users. This is a hands-on role requiring 5–7 years of VDI experience and a proactive approach to automation and performance optimization.
Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
Implement and manage Nerdio Manager for Enterprise solutions
Configure and support FSLogix profile containers and application masking
Monitor and optimize virtual desktop performance and user experience
Develop automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code (PowerShell, ARM, Terraform) for provisioning and updates
Troubleshoot and resolve complex VDI, networking, and identity issues
Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams to ensure compliance and integration
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and documentation for team members
Required qualifications:
5–7 years of experience designing and supporting virtual desktop infrastructures
Hands-on expertise with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployment and management
Proficiency with Nerdio Manager for Enterprise administration
Experience configuring and troubleshooting FSLogix profile containers
Strong Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy knowledge
Scripting skills in PowerShell and experience with infrastructure-as-code
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
Preferred qualifications:
Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect)
Experience with other VDI platforms such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops or VMware Horizon
Familiarity with automation and configuration tools (Ansible, PowerShell DSC)
Experience with Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic
Prior experience working in global or matrixed IT environments
Position details:
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Software
Experience required: 5+ years