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This role enables secure and scalable remote access for engineering, corporate, and contingent workforce users, including GPU-enabled sessions for EDA and design workloads.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and implement Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session desktops, and RemoteApp environments\nManage AVD image lifecycle including master image creation, golden image updates, and application layering\nConfigure FSLogix profile containers, Office containers, and user profile management strategies\nImplement AVD scaling plans, auto-scaling policies, and cost optimization configurations.\nIntegrate AVD with Intune, Azure AD, Defender for Endpoint, and enterprise security controls\nMonitor AVD performance, user experience metrics, and resolve session and connectivity issues\nCollaborate with EDA and engineering teams to deliver optimized virtual desktop environments for design workloads\nMaintain AVD documentation, runbooks, and image management procedures\nThe pay range below is for Bay Area California only. 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