Senior Associate, AVD Virtual Platforms Engineer - Remote

Company: KPMG
Location: Richardson
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Job Description:

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, AVD Virtual Platforms Engineer to join our Digital Nexus organization. This is a remote work opportunity.Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and work effectively with different technology teams and vendors to deliver VDI solutions; work closely with internal Virtualization Operations and Engineering teams to manage and optimize the private and shared AVD pools
• Responsible for level 3 escalations of all AVD related issues and ensure resolution of issues within defined Service Level Agreements
• Support security audits, accreditation and certification processes for cloud-based system architectures; apply the quality standards for tools, techniques, and methodologies, advising on their application and ensuring compliance
• Maintain deep technical and business knowledge of current industry directions and trends; drive to deliver technology and products in the roadmap on schedule and with the highest quality
• Provide advice, guidance and direction to carry out plans and procedures; ensure product development process adherence, performance and budget targets are met; provide last tier support for operations and support teams, including root cause analysis and preventative analysis
• Contribute to the implementation of configuration management, service provisioning, inventory management, resource management, process automation, visibility and self-service toolsQualifications:
  • Minimum three years of hands-on experience with implementation, management and support of Azure Virtual Desktop environment and FSLogix is required; One year of relevant MS Azure Administrator experience; One year of enterprise experience supporting Citrix Apps & Desktops
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
  • Must have a hands-on experience in system administration of Windows server-side infrastructure, Intune, manage virtual networks and machines
  • Strong knowledge of various cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS)
  • Knowledge of IP Networking, Switching and Routing, VPN, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Operating Systems and Applications; Experience with a combination of automation tools such as Terraform, PowerShell & Packer
  • US Citizenship is requiredKPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). /

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