VDI Engineer

Job title: VMware / Omnissa Horizon Engineer - Active SC ClearanceStart date: Flexible, can allow for notice periodDuration: 6-12 months initiallyLocation: Hybrid - Central London (50/50 split)Salary: £380 per day - Inside IR35Standard hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pmOverviewWe are seeking an experienced VMware Horizon VDI Engineer who possesses Active SC Clearance, to join an operational support team responsible for the administration, upgrade, maintenance and ongoing support of a critical VMware Horizon VDI environment (now Omnissa Horizon).This is a hands-on BAU & project role focused on ensuring platform stability, availability and performance within a secure environment, where aside from Omnissa Horizon, VCF and NSX skills are a nice to have.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Administration and support of the Omnissa Horizon VDI platform
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• Performing system maintenance, patching, upgrades, and configuration changes
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• Monitoring platform health and investigating issues
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• Incident resolution and root cause analysis
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• Supporting the ongoing availability and performance of the Horizon VDI environment
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• Working closely with infrastructure and support teams to maintain service levels
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• Producing and maintaining technical documentation where required
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Essential Skills & Experience\n

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• Active SC Clearance is essential
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• Strong experience administering and supporting VMware/Omnissa Horizon environments
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• Experience performing Horizon upgrades and maintenance activities
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• Proven background in VMware/Omnissa Horizon BAU support, maintenance, and upgrade activities
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• Experience supporting VDI platforms within enterprise environments
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• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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• Experience working within secure or regulated environments
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Desirable Skills\n

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• VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation), NSX, ESXi, and vCenter administration
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• Windows Server and Active Directory
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• Profile management and end-user computing technologies
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• Experience supporting large virtual desktop estates
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