Knowit is a leading Nordic IT consultancy firm, dedicated to helping our clients achieve their business goals through advanced technological solutions. With over 4,500 professionals across various business areas, we specialize in software development, IT consulting, and digital transformation, all aimed at creating sustainable futures. Knowit is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and operates in 21 countries, providing cutting-edge solutions and exceptional client service.

We are looking for candidates living in Poland.

For our client from Sweden, a leading supplier of intelligent home alarm products, we are looking for Azure Virtual Desktop Specialist. If you are passionate about VDI technologies and eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!  From mid May till end of June - 2-3 days a week during this period. From August and till end of the year (2025) it would be a full time job implementing the new solution and operate it.

      Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of secure, scalable, and high-performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments using Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Remote Desktop Services (RDS).

• Define best practices and establish standards for AVD deployment, configuration, and integration with enterprise IT systems.

• Provide strategic guidance on VDI modernization and optimization, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of AVD/RDS solutions into the wider IT landscape.

• Oversee the implementation of security and compliance controls within the virtual desktop ecosystem.

• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across the AVD and RDS landscape, acting as an escalation point for engineering teams.

• Continuously evaluate and enhance performance, scalability, and user experience across the VDI platform.

• Mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge and fostering best practices in virtual desktop architecture.

• Stay current with emerging trends in virtualization and cloud-native desktop solutions, and proactively recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience architecting, designing, and managing Microsoft AVD and RDS environments.
  
• Deep understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) and their role within hybrid cloud environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and security practices.
  
• Advanced proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly with PowerShell; knowledge of Python is a plus.
  
• Proven ability to deliver robust, secure, and cost-effective VDI solutions within large-scale or enterprise-level environments.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
  

• Experience with broader IT infrastructure components, including storage, firewalls, and identity management.
  
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
  
• Cloud expertise, particularly with Microsoft Azure; knowledge of AWS is a plus
  Relevant certifications such as:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
  
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

• Fluent in English, with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Adaptable and able to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
  
• Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to manage priorities independently and collaboratively

Management Responsibilities: None
Education: Degree in Computer Engineering or a related field

What we offer:

• possibility to work 100% remotely or from our modern offices
• a lot of possibilities for self-development
• organizational culture based on sharing knowledge
• plenty of initiatives and events integrating our community :)