Solutions Architect Principal

SAIC - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Architect with a Top Secret Clearance w/ Poly to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop solutions and have a proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing virtual desktop environments within highly secure environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who can leverage Azure technologies to enhance our organization's virtual desktop infrastructure while ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop solutions tailored to meet the organization's requirements.
• Develop architectural blueprints and documentation for AVD deployments.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Ensure all AVD solutions comply with federal security standards and guidelines.
• Implement robust security measures, including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and access controls.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Lead AVD projects from inception to completion, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AVD solutions.
• Manage timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure project success.
• Monitor AVD performance and make necessary adjustments to optimize user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AVD deployments.
• Implement best practices for maintaining and upgrading AVD environments.
• Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to understand requirements and provide tailored AVD solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Offer support and training to end-users to ensure effective utilization of AVD solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improving the virtual desktop infrastructure.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of AVD solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 14 years of experience.
• Deep understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Active Directory, Azure Storage, Network Components, and related Azure services.
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V, VMware, and Citrix.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including VPN, VNET, and subnetting.
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, ARM templates, and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of securing virtualized environments, including threat detection, incident response, and compliance frameworks.
• Working experience of AVD its architecture, deployment options & management tools including familiarity with application packaging and delivery techniques for AVD.
• Experience of end user management (compliance, configuration, application delivery) using Intune.
• Experience with Agile or Scaled Agile Framework.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.