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