Infrastructure Engineer, Azure Virtual Desktop / End User Computing

HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation)

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$102,000–$184,300 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $143k
$89k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$188,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation)

HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation) is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, operating Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Industry: Health Insurance

HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation) currently has 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $102,000–$184,300 across 13 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Infrastructure Engineer, Azure Virtual Desktop / End User Computing

Infrastructure Engineer – Azure Virtual Desktop / End User Computing will join the engineering team to improve the overall Virtual Desktop experience through automation and design. This role involves providing guidance for existing and future desktop virtualization architectures, collaborating with Infrastructure Operations and Service Management teams, and building repeatable patterns to improve deployment times across environments. The candidate will manage and configure Azure Virtual Desktop components including host pools, session hosts, workspaces, application groups, and RemoteApp solutions. Key technical requirements include expertise in Microsoft Windows, Azure infrastructure, identity, networking, and infrastructure automation. Specific tools and technologies include FSLogix for profile containers, Nerdio for AVD management, and Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp for migrating traditional workloads to Azure Virtual Desktop. The role focuses on solving complex desktop virtualization challenges through standardized processes and technical innovation.

What you'll do

  • Improve the overall Virtual Desktop (VDI) experience through automation and design.
  • Provide guidance and roadmaps for existing and future desktop virtualization architectures.
  • Design and build repeatable patterns and build-kits to improve deployment times for production environments.
  • Manage Azure Virtual Desktop components including host pools, session hosts, workspaces, and application groups.
  • Configure and manage FSLogix profile containers, storage integration, and performance troubleshooting.
  • Build and support Microsoft RemoteApp solutions for enterprise application delivery.
  • Transition technical knowledge and processes to the Infrastructure Operations team.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience, or technical certifications/college courses with 7 years of IT experience, or 9 years of IT experience.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience designing, building, configuring, operating, and supporting Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
  • Experience managing AVD components including host pools, session hosts, workspaces, application groups, desktop assignments, scaling, and user access.
  • Strong experience with FSLogix, including profile containers, configuration, storage integration, troubleshooting, and performance.
  • Experience building and supporting Microsoft RemoteApp / AVD RemoteApp solutions for enterprise application delivery.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure automation and operations management.
  • Knowledge of ITIL v3 standards, procedures, and policies.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical skills, and ability to manage cross-functional execution.

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