Infrastructure Engineer – Secure Browser – Azure Virtual Desktop – Expedia Group

Infrastructure Engineer – Secure Browser – Azure Virtual Desktop – Expedia Group

Contract duration: 6 months initially

Pay: £439.46

Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced Infrastructure & Enterprise Engineer III to help modernize and secure the enterprise end-user computing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong hands-on experience in secure enterprise browser management, modern Windows endpoint administration, and Azure Virtual Desktop.

A strong background in secure browser platforms is essential, and experience with Island Browser is highly preferred. You will play a key role in designing, administering, and hardening the browser and virtual desktop experience for enterprise users, while also driving automation, operational excellence, and continuous service improvement.

This position combines engineering depth, operational ownership, and a security-first mindset. You will work across endpoint management, browser policy, identity and access controls, virtual desktop environments, and automation to improve user experience, compliance, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Secure Enterprise Browser Management

• Administer and support enterprise browser environments with a focus on secure browsing, data protection, and policy enforcement
• Manage and harden browser configurations across platforms using tools such as Intune, Group Policy, MDM, and browser management consoles
• Implement and maintain browser security controls including extension governance, certificate management, authentication controls, and secure access policies
• Support browser-based identity and access integrations including SSO, SAML, OAuth, and related authentication mechanisms
• Partner with security and infrastructure teams to ensure browser configurations meet enterprise compliance and risk requirements
• Bring prior experience with secure enterprise browsers; direct Island Browser experience is strongly preferred

Azure Virtual Desktop & Modern Workspace Engineering

• Provide operational support and engineering expertise for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pool administration, image management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting
• Help deliver a secure, high-performing modern workspace experience for enterprise users
• Support virtual desktop lifecycle activities such as provisioning, patching, monitoring, alerting, and environment optimization
• Contribute to the stability, scalability, and security of cloud-based end-user computing services

Windows Endpoint & Core Infrastructure Support

• Maintain Windows 10/11 endpoints and Windows Server environments, including patching, application deployment, performance tuning, and system health monitoring
• Support enterprise management capabilities across Intune, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, identity management, and related infrastructure services
• Troubleshoot complex end-user and platform issues across browser, endpoint, and virtual desktop layers
• Provide L2/L3 operational support for infrastructure and workspace services

Automation & Operational Improvement

• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation to streamline administrative tasks, improve compliance, and reduce manual effort
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive operational workflows and improve service reliability
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce technical debt, improve performance, and enhance the end-user experience
• Explore practical uses of AI-driven operations and automation where they can improve efficiency, incident response, or system insights

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, IT operations, systems administration, or a related enterprise engineering role
• Strong hands-on experience in secure enterprise browser management
• Experience managing browser policies, security configurations, and enterprise access controls in a regulated or security-conscious environment
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop in an enterprise setting
• Strong knowledge of Windows endpoint and server administration
• Experience with Intune, Group Policy, Active Directory, and enterprise identity management concepts
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
• Hands-on scripting experience with PowerShell for automation and operational support
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cross-platform issues in dynamic enterprise environments

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience with Island Browser
• Experience with modern secure browser platforms and enterprise browser isolation or hardening strategies
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-140
• Experience supporting modern digital workspace technologies and secure access solutions
• Familiarity with AI-assisted operations, automation frameworks, or self-healing workflows

What Success Looks Like

• Secure, well-governed browser environments that support business productivity without compromising compliance
• Stable and optimized Azure Virtual Desktop services with strong user experience and operational visibility
• Reduced manual effort through automation and improved operational processes
• Strong partnership with infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to deliver secure and modern workplace services

Soft Skills

• Ownership mindset with a strong sense of accountability for end-to-end outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work across teams and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
• Continuous learner who stays current on modern workspace, browser security, automation, and cloud technologies
• Collaborative team player who builds trust and contributes positively to team culture