Hiring | Azure Local VDI / Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Employment Type: 1099 Contract Full Time Job

Schedule: Standard Business Hours About Sharp Brains Limited

Sharp Brains Limited is a global IT services company providing onsite IT support, infrastructure services, Smart Hands, and managed IT solutions across 100+ countries. We are currently looking for an experienced Azure Local VDI / Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure projects in Edmonton, Alberta. Key Responsibilities

✅ Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments

✅ Configure Azure Virtual Machines, networking, storage, and load balancing

✅ Integrate Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory

✅ Manage FSLogix profiles and Azure Files/Azure NetApp Files

✅ Monitor performance and troubleshoot AVD connectivity issues

✅ Configure security policies, Microsoft Defender, and Conditional Access

✅ Perform Windows image management and Azure updates

✅ Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions

✅ Provide L2/L3 technical support and create technical documentation Required Skills

✔ 3+ years of Microsoft Azure experience

✔ Hands-on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)



administration

✔ Windows Server 2019/2022

✔ Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) & Active Directory

✔ Azure Virtual Machines & Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN, ExpressRoute)

✔ FSLogix

✔ Azure Files / Azure NetApp Files

✔ PowerShell scripting

✔ Microsoft Intune & Endpoint Manager

✔ Azure Monitor, Log Analytics & Azure Backup

✔ Hyper-V or VMware (preferred)

✔ Microsoft 365 administration is a plus Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work on enterprise Azure infrastructure projects

Flexible 1099 contract

Collaborate with global IT teams

Long-term project opportunities for high-performing engineers Interested?

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📌 Azure Local VDI / Azure Infrastructure Engineer (Edmonton)
🏢 Sharp Brains
📍 Edmonton