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We are Jobrooms, a UK-based startup looking for an experienced freelance IT Infrastructure & Security Consultant to advise on a secure, cost-effective remote working environment for 3–4 developers. Our Development, QA and Production environments are currently hosted on Microsoft Azure UK South under a Pay-As-You-Go plan. We want developers to carry out their daily work within company-managed virtual desktops, with their work saved securely and access to Production restricted. Our requirements include: - Company-only login, MFA, role-based permissions and separate administrator accounts. - Managed, patched desktops with endpoint protection and restricted software installation. - Restrictions on clipboard, USB, local drives, printing and transfers to personal devices. - Controls against unauthorised uploads to personal repositories, storage, email and AI tools, covering browsers, terminals, scripts and IDEs. - Secure access to company repositories and credentials. - Centralised monitoring, logging, backups, recovery and employee onboarding/offboarding. The initial engagement is for advisory and architecture planning, with potential follow-on implementation. We need a recommended solution, architecture diagram, required tools and licences, estimated monthly running costs, implementation quote and timeline, and a checklist to verify the security controls. Please assess Azure Virtual Desktop and suitable alternatives, explaining costs, trade-offs and any security limitations. We are open to other vendors where they provide better value. Please share examples of similar projects, relevant Azure/VDI and security experience, your availability and your consultation fee.
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Hello I have 10 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and security consultation. I am eager to assist Jobrooms in developing a secure, cost-effective remote working environment on Azure. I will provide a strategic recommendation and architecture tailored to your specific needs. My insights will cover the full scope, including MFA, role-based permissions, and endpoint protection. I will evaluate Azure Virtual Desktop and potential alternatives for optimal value. Expect a comprehensive plan, including tools, cost estimates, and security checklists. I look forward to discussing my relevant experience and consultation fee with you. Regards, VishnuLal NB*
₹37,500 INR in 1 day
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Securing developer environments on Azure UK South requires balancing strict DLP controls with developer velocity without incurring bloated multi-session compute costs. ✅ Comprehensive architecture document comparing Azure Virtual Desktop (pooled multi-session vs personal) against Windows 365 Cloud PC and AWS WorkSpaces, detailing exact compute/storage tiers, licensing (M365 Business Premium vs E3), and monthly running estimates. ✅ Complete security blueprints: Entra ID PIM for separate admin roles, Conditional Access with MFA/FIDO2, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint baseline policies, and Intune configuration to lock down USB, local drive redirection, clipboard sharing, and local printing. ✅ Exfiltration controls: Azure Firewall / DNS filtering rules to block unauthorized public repos, personal cloud storage, and unapproved AI endpoints across terminal CLI, IDEs, and browsers. ✅ Audit & verification checklist mapped to CIS benchmarks, log analytics retention, and automated backup schedules. ✅ 10+ years production experience | 400+ completed projects | 320+ five-star reviews ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT & cPanel Certified (CWSA-2) Do your developers require local admin rights or nested virtualization for Docker/WSL2 workflows on these machines? I can deliver this in 1 day for 23900 INR and can jump on it right now.
₹23,900 INR in 1 day
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Hi, Securing a remote dev team isn't just about spinning up virtual machines—it’s about locking down code leaks (clipboard, local drives, AI tools, personal repos) without destroying developer productivity. Since your Dev/QA/Prod workloads are already on Azure UK South, we can structure this initial Advisory & Architecture phase into 4 clear deliverables: Architecture Blueprint: AVD vs. Cloud PC (Windows 365) trade-off analysis tailored for a 3–4 developer footprint. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Matrix: Policy definitions blocking local clipboard, USB, unauthorized web uploads, and unvetted AI tools. Cost & Licensing Model: Monthly Azure running costs vs. licensing overheads to avoid Pay-As-You-Go budget surprises. Security Audit Checklist & Implementation Roadmap: A step-by-step verification checklist ready for Phase 2 rollout. Quick question to refine the cost model: Do your developers work with standard web/backend codebases, or do they require GPU-accelerated environments? Ready to deliver the architecture plan cleanly. Let's connect! Best regards, Team Solutionzhere
₹30,000 INR in 5 days
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Hello, I’m a Senior Network & Security Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and migrating enterprise and service-provider networks. I specialize in Network Security, SD-WAN, routing & switching, enterprise wireless, and secure network architecture, helping companies modernize legacy networks, improve reliability, and reduce WAN costs. Core expertise: - Firewalls & Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower IPsec & SSL VPN, site-to-site, remote access, policy design - Routing & Switching: Cisco ASR/ISR, Catalyst, Nexus, Juniper Routers (M10, MX 960) and SRX 500 (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP) Enterprise LAN & campus design - LAN Switching (Multi-Vendor): Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, HP, Aruba, FortiSwitch Access/core design, redundancy, QoS, segmentation - Enterprise Wireless: Cisco WLC & APs, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Ubiquiti, Aruba Wi-Fi, FortiAP Coverage design, roaming, security, troubleshooting - SD-WAN: Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Meraki (hub-and-spoke, MPLS + Internet, segmentation, HA, traffic steering) - Cloud & Hybrid Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP Site-to-site VPN, routing integration - Network Automation: Python Certifications: CCIE Enterprise Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation CCNP Data Center CCNP Security Juniper JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-Cloud If you share your current setup and goal, I can propose a clear and practical solution. Best regards,
₹25,000 INR in 1 day
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Hi, I understand you need a secure and cost-controlled remote working setup for 3-4 developers on Azure UK South. I can help compare Azure Virtual Desktop with other suitable options and plan a setup with company logins, MFA, role-based access, separate admin accounts, managed desktops, endpoint protection, and controlled access to Production. My approach would be to review your current Azure layout, identity setup, repositories, developer tools, and data flow first. Then I would prepare a clear target architecture, security control checklist, tool and licence options, monthly cost estimate, implementation plan, recovery approach, and onboarding/offboarding process. I will also explain the practical limits of blocking clipboard, USB, personal storage, email, browser uploads, terminals, scripts, IDEs, and AI tools so you can choose controls that are secure without making development difficult. I can cover Cloud Computing, System Admin, Web Security, and Azure requirements with a practical focus on security, usability, and cost. I will include the trade-offs between Azure Virtual Desktop and alternatives, along with recommendations for production access and monitoring. Which developer tools, repositories, identity provider, and current Azure services must the proposed desktops support? I can begin with an architecture and security review and provide a clear plan for possible implementation afterward.
₹37,500 INR in 13 days
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Hello, The hidden challenge here is balancing developer productivity with controls strong enough to prevent data leakage across browsers, terminals, IDEs, repositories, and AI tools, not merely deploying virtual desktops. I can help Jobrooms assess Azure Virtual Desktop alongside practical alternatives, then produce a defensible security architecture for your 3-4 developers. I will map identity, MFA, privileged administration, RBAC, endpoint protection, session restrictions, repository and credential access, monitoring, backup, recovery, and joiner/mover/leaver processes. The consultation will address Web Security, System Admin, and Internet Security controls, including how Artificial Intelligence tools should be governed without disrupting legitimate development. You will receive an architecture diagram, licensing and monthly cost model, implementation scope and timeline, trade-offs, limitations, and a verification checklist. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. We can begin with a focused discovery session and align the advisory deliverables around your current Azure estate. Which development tools, repositories, identity provider, and current Azure services must remain available inside the managed desktops? Best regards, Asad Which development tools, repositories, identity provider, and current Azure services must remain available inside t
₹27,750 INR in 22 days
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Hi, A secure Azure remote work environment starts with the right VDI architecture, identity controls, and data-loss prevention. I can help Jobrooms design a secure, cost-effective environment for your 3–4 developers using Azure Virtual Desktop or suitable alternatives. The key is balancing developer productivity with strict controls around Production access, clipboard, USB, local drives, personal storage, repositories, email, browsers, terminals, and AI tools. For this engagement, I would provide:- - Azure Virtual Desktop architecture with Entra ID, MFA, RBAC, endpoint management, Defender, and appropriate security controls. - Comparison with alternatives, including licensing, monthly Azure costs, security limitations, and operational trade-offs. - A practical control strategy for preventing unauthorised data transfers and protecting company credentials and repositories. - Architecture diagram, recommended tools/licenses, implementation plan, security verification checklist, timeline, and implementation estimate. I have experience across Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, cloud security, DevOps, and compliance, including identity, endpoint security, access controls, monitoring, and secure cloud environments. I can start with the architecture and cost assessment, then support implementation if the proposed design meets your requirements. **We can discuss the budget after discussing the scope of work** Best Regards Sahil D.
₹37,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, We offer tailored advisory and architecture planning to design a secure, compliant virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure UK South, perfectly aligned with your Development, QA, and Production environments. Proposed Architecture & Strategy We will evaluate Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) alongside Windows 365 and Amazon WorkSpaces to determine the best value for your requirements. Access & Security: Entra ID with conditional access, enforcement of MFA, RBAC, and dedicated administrative accounts. Endpoint Protection & Data Loss Prevention: Intune policies and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to restrict USBs, clipboard transfers, local drives, printing, and unapproved web uploads across browsers, IDEs, and CLI tools. Governance & Continuity: Centralized monitoring via Microsoft Sentinel, Automated Azure Backups, disaster recovery runbooks, and streamlined onboarding/offboarding workflows. Deliverables Included 1. Architecture & Solution Design: High-level network, identity, and security control diagrams. 2. Tooling & Licensing Breakdown: Itemized comparison covering AVD, Windows 365, and third-party security tools. 3. Financial Model: Estimated monthly operating costs and trade-offs across vendors. We are ready to start immediately and deliver your roadmap Thanks, Bharat
₹37,500 INR in 20 days
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With an extensive background in AWS, backend development, and DevOps engineering, I possess the skills necessary to excel in your project. While I primarily specialize in AWS, my experience with cloud infrastructure extends to Microsoft Azure as well. In fact, I believe my knowledge of both platforms will allow me to offer a unique perspective when assessing Azure Virtual Desktop and providing alternatives. My prior experience includes designing secure cloud infrastructures and implementing sophisticated solutions that align with regulations such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS and GDPR. Adept at infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation, I prioritise security at every step - from robust access controls including MFA to comprehensive monitoring and logging systems for centralised oversight. In your case, as a committed IT Infrastructure & Security Consultant, I am eager to provide you with a secure and cost-effective remote working environment that aligns with your jobrooms' unique needs. My consultation fee is X/hour and I'm prepared to devote the hours needed for your project. Let's get started!
₹37,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, this is a strong fit for my Azure infrastructure and security architecture experience. I’ve designed secure developer environments using Azure Virtual Desktop, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Conditional Access, RBAC, privileged admin accounts and network controls. I’d compare AVD with suitable alternatives for your 3–4 developers, covering UK data residency, clipboard/USB/drive restrictions, repository/credential protection, browser/terminal controls, monitoring and actual monthly costs. Deliverables: architecture diagram, tool/licence matrix, security-control checklist, implementation plan, cost estimate and follow-on quote. Consultation: ₹35,000–₹55,000 / 5–7 business days. The posted budget is tight for this depth of advisory work. I can start with the current Azure architecture.
₹55,000 INR in 7 days
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Do your 3-4 developers need to reach Production from the desktop at all, or only through a jump host or pipeline? That one answer decides whether AVD is the right call or whether Windows 365 Cloud PCs do the job, since AVD host pool overhead is hard to justify for four people. I'd write it as a costed comparison of AVD, Windows 365 and a plain Intune-managed locked-down setup. The exfiltration controls get mapped to actual settings: clipboard, drive and USB redirection blocks in the RDP properties, Conditional Access session controls, Defender for Cloud Apps for uploads and AI tools, and Intune DLP policies. I'm fairly sure Business Premium covers most of this, but I haven't seen your tenant, so licences are what I'd confirm first. M1: comparison, recommended solution, licence and monthly cost estimate, 14,850 INR, 2 days M2: architecture diagram and control-to-setting mapping, 15,000 INR, 3 days M3: verification checklist, implementation quote and timeline, 15,150 INR, 2 days The 45,000 INR total is a starting figure off the brief. It will move once I know what licences you already hold and how strict the Production approval flow needs to be. For M1, send me your current licence tier and how Production is reached today, and I'll have the comparison with costs back in two days so you can confirm the direction before I draw anything.
₹45,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, We can do this, Please get in touch to discuss it further. Thank you
₹37,000 INR in 7 days
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For your team of 3–4 developers, the goal is not merely to select Azure Virtual Desktop, but to establish a secure, manageable, and cost-effective remote development architecture. I will objectively assess Azure Virtual Desktop alongside suitable alternatives based on security controls, licensing, operational complexity, and monthly TCO. Approach: After reviewing your Azure UK South setup, repositories, identity, and production boundaries, I will design an architecture incorporating Entra ID/MFA, RBAC, separate admin accounts, managed VDI, endpoint protection, DLP, restrictions on clipboard/USB/printing, browser/IDE controls, logging, backups, and joiner-mover-leaver workflows. I will also provide an architecture diagram, tool/license matrix, estimated monthly costs, an implementation timeline, a quote, and a security validation checklist. 1. Are Microsoft 365/Entra ID and Intune already in place? 2. Will developers use only Windows-based tools/IDEs, or is Linux support also required? 3. Which repository platform is being used—GitHub, Azure DevOps, or another? 4. Should production access be restricted to approved VDI instances only?
₹12,500 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I can assess and design a secure, cost-effective Azure-based remote development environment for your 3–4 developers, with strong access controls, production isolation, monitoring, backup, and data-loss prevention. The best solution is to first review your current Azure UK South setup, Dev/QA/Prod architecture, developer workflows, repositories, identity model, and monthly budget. Then I’ll compare Azure Virtual Desktop with suitable alternatives and recommend the best architecture based on security, manageability, and cost. I’m comfortable with Azure, Entra ID, MFA, RBAC, Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune, Defender, Conditional Access, endpoint hardening, restricted clipboard/USB/drive redirection, secure repository access, logging, backup/recovery, onboarding/offboarding, and production access controls. Deliverables will include: * Recommended target architecture * Azure VDI/AVD options comparison * Architecture diagram * Required tools and licences * Monthly cost estimate * MFA/RBAC/admin account design * Endpoint and data-transfer restrictions * Production access controls * Monitoring/logging plan * Backup and recovery approach * Security verification checklist * Implementation quote and timeline I’ll focus on a practical Zero-Trust-style setup that protects company code and credentials without making daily development unnecessarily difficult or expensive. Best regards Ankit
₹12,500 INR in 2 days
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I can design a secure, cost-effective remote development environment using Azure Virtual Desktop or suitable alternatives, covering Entra ID, MFA, Intune, endpoint security, access controls, DLP, monitoring and backups. I’ll provide the architecture, security checklist, licensing/cost estimate, implementation plan and timeline, with practical recommendations for your 3–4 developers.
₹37,500 INR in 7 days
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Hi Jobrooms, I’d be happy to help architect a secure and cost-effective remote development environment for your team. I have hands-on experience with Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, endpoint hardening and security monitoring. I can assess Azure Virtual Desktop vs. suitable alternatives and provide a practical architecture covering secure developer access, data-transfer restrictions, endpoint protection, monitoring, backup/recovery, licensing and estimated monthly costs. I can also provide the architecture diagram, security checklist, implementation roadmap, timeline and follow-on implementation support. Happy to discuss your current Azure environment and requirements. I can structure the initial consultation around AVD vs. 1–2 alternatives and clearly explain the security and cost trade-offs. Regards Sathish
₹25,000 INR in 2 days
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Hi, I design secure Azure environments, and I know how to give your developers a locked-down workspace without slowing them down. What I'll deliver: 1. A recommended solution covering identity, MFA and admin separation, managed desktops, and restricted Production access. 2. Controls that stop code and data leaving through clipboard, USB, printing, personal storage, email or AI tools. 3. Secure access to repositories and credentials. 4. Monitoring, logging, backups and onboarding/offboarding. 5. Architecture diagram, licence list, monthly running cost estimate and implementation plan. One honest note: no setup can fully stop a determined insider (e.g. phone photos of the screen). The goal is to make leaks hard and visible. Questions: 1. Do you already use Microsoft 365, and which licences? 2. GitHub or Azure DevOps? 3. Do developers need admin rights for tools like Docker? Timeline: 5-7 days for the full design package; I can start today. Price: ₹35,000, with implementation available as a follow-on. Tanvir
₹35,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi Jobrooms, I am a Madrid-based Infrastructure & Security Consultant with 20+ years of experience across Azure, virtualisation, Microsoft 365 and cloud security. My credentials include Microsoft SC-900 and AZ-300, CompTIA Security+, CySA+ and CEH. Relevant work includes Microsoft 365 security and permissions reviews for a 200-user organisation, Azure/Entra ID SSO integrations, and VMware infrastructure consulting. I bring practical experience in IAM/MFA, network segmentation and hardening to your developer workspace design. For your 3-4 developers, I would: 1. Review workflows, Azure resources and access risks (1 day). 2. Compare Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and suitable alternatives, including licensing, monthly costs and security limitations (1-2 days). 3. Deliver an architecture diagram, tools/licence list, implementation quote and timeline, plus a security verification checklist (1 day). The design will cover company-only identities, MFA/RBAC, separate admin accounts, patched/protected desktops, Production isolation, device redirection restrictions, repository/secret access, logging, backup and onboarding/offboarding. I will assess upload controls across browsers, terminals and IDEs, explicitly documenting residual data-exfiltration risks. My approach balances security with developer usability and a small startup’s budget. Over the chat we can discuss hour rate fee Regards Diego
₹23,000 INR in 5 days
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Your developers need to work inside managed desktops where clipboard, USB and uploads to personal repos or AI tools are blocked, and Production stays restricted. I'd start by comparing Azure Virtual Desktop and a couple of alternatives against your control list, with monthly running costs for 3 to 4 users on your Azure UK South setup. My bid is INR 25000 fixed for 7 days: 50% when the recommended solution and architecture diagram are ready, 50% for the cost estimate, implementation quote, timeline and verification checklist. Do your developers use personal laptops today, or company-issued ones? Once I know that, I can fit the scope to how your team works. Sela
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, The key challenge is designing a secure, practical Azure remote-working environment for 3-4 developers while controlling production access, data movement, licensing, and monthly costs. I understand this engagement requires architecture guidance rather than premature implementation. I will assess Azure Virtual Desktop alongside suitable alternatives, then produce a recommended target architecture, identity and MFA model, RBAC design, endpoint restrictions, repository and credential access approach, monitoring, backup, onboarding, and offboarding controls. The deliverables will include an architecture diagram, licence and running-cost estimate, security limitations, implementation quote, timeline, and verification checklist. My relevant experience covers Azure-oriented cloud architecture, secure SaaS environments, role-based access, API and credential integrations, deployment planning, and security-conscious operational workflows. I will keep the recommendations proportionate to a small engineering team and clearly distinguish native controls from third-party tooling. Within seven days, I will deliver the assessment and first working architecture milestone in a clear, decision-ready format, with implementation priorities and documented trade-offs. I can also support the subsequent rollout with maintainable configuration and validation documentation. Best regards, Bohdan
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