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Senior Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer/Architect
Contract Duration: 6 Months+ 
Location: Fully Remote (CST Hours)

Reason for Opening: Migration from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Overview:
We’re seeking a senior-level Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architect to lead a global enterprise transformation from Citrix to AVD, supporting over 1,800 instances. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on delivery, requiring a candidate who can operate as both a technical authority and a consulting thought leader. This is not an administrative position — it’s a high-impact role for someone who can manage complex, enterprise-scale projects end-to-end.

Must-Have Experience

• AVD Expertise: Large-scale implementations (1,000+ instances) with global reach and operational efficiency.

• Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local): Deep implementation experience and hybrid cloud integration.

• Windows 11 Enterprise Delivery: Proven at-scale delivery through AVD.

• Image Management & Automation: Skilled in automation for image creation and deployment (Nerdio a plus).

• End-to-End Delivery: Track record of 10+ month enterprise projects vs. short sprints.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Nerdio Management Suite experience

• Citrix migration background

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

• Enterprise monitoring with Azure-native tools

• Disaster recovery planning and enterprise architecture experience

Certifications (Highly Valued)

• Azure: AZ-140 (most relevant), AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-801, AZ-303/AZ-304 (legacy)

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

• Citrix CCP-V or CCE-V

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the global AVD deployment strategy

• Provide modernization and optimization thought leadership

• Develop reference architectures and blue/green deployment processes

Technical Architecture & Implementation

• Lead Citrix-to-AVD migration planning and execution

• Design and implement image automation workflows

• Deploy Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Ansible)

• Establish enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and DR strategies

Advanced Support & Optimization

• Provide Level 2/3 support for complex performance issues

• Optimize AVD for scale, efficiency, and global performance

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Broad experience across multiple client environments and industries

• Skilled at balancing executive-level strategy with technical execution

• Comfortable presenting to C-suite and troubleshooting at the engineering level

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  
  
  
  TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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We are looking for a Data Developer to join our Telecommunications client onsite in Greenwood Village, CO for a long-term rolling contract.

This role supports a major telecommunications client’s data analytics efforts tied to customer experience, Wi-Fi performance, and new technology rollouts. The Data Developer will focus on reporting and analytics across several initiatives, including ad hoc reporting, data visualizations, and insights that help ensure reliable in-home internet service. The position is highly collaborative with Wi-Fi engineering, firmware, and product teams.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong SQL querying (60–70% of role initially)

• Business Intelligence and/or Data Analysis experience

• Data visualization (Tableau preferred; or similar)

• Strong data communication and storytelling ability

• Ability to interpret, present, and explain complex data insights to stakeholders
   

• p??ython scripting

• Big data experience (high-volume datasets)

• AWS or other cloud services experience (data lakes in AWS)

• Telecom industry experience

• Business-focused analytical mindset

• Curiosity and willingness to learn domain-specific knowledge (e.g., networking, internet tech)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc analysis and create custom visualizations and dashboards

• Build and maintain complex SQL queries and data marts

• Design and maintain Tableau dashboards for leadership and product teams

• Analyze Wi-Fi hardware and firmware performance (e.g., WiFi 7 routers, Thread Matter IoT)

• Support model automation and integration for customer-impacting metrics

• Collaborate with ETL and engineering teams to enhance reporting capabilities

• Communicate findings and insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Track and analyze firmware and cloud release performance data

• Handle recurring and one-off data requests from various internal teams
  
  
  
  TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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• Strong understanding of fundamental networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with Linux environments, including comfort with command-line operations for log retrieval and analysis.
• Familiarity with Red Hat OpenStack/OpenShift (preferred).
• Strong "tester’s mindset" with exceptional troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking for complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated passion for technology (personal tech projects, continuous learning, or hands-on IT hobbies).

• CCNA
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Linux+

• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
• SD-WAN and enterprise backup experience (NetBackup, Commvault, etc.).
• NetApp experience.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA for test case management and defect tracking.

• Perform comprehensive lab testing on customer premise equipment (CPE), including routers, extenders, and set-top boxes.
• Conduct rigorous testing for software upgrades and downgrades devices to ensure stable deployments.
• Review technical requirements for clarity and completeness, and create detailed test cases aligned with specifications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies in JIRA.
• Replicate and troubleshoot remote management issues reported from production environments to assist with root cause analysis.
• Analyze device logs to uncover issues, troubleshoot problems, and provide actionable insights to the development team.
• Collaborate with development and production support teams to explain issues, assist with troubleshooting, and support software deployments.