Senior Platforms Engineer | VDI Engineer

Summer Browning; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is seeking a Senior Platforms Engineer | VDI Engineer for an initial 12 assignments with the option to extend. Location: East Kilbride (Glasgow) | Hybrid 60% onsite.

An active security clearance and a strong background in Platforms Engineering in a high-threat government environment are essential. The role requires hands-on expertise in VMware Horizon, UAG, App Volumes, DEM, Instant Clones, vSphere/ESXi, AD/PKI, PowerShell automation, and ITSM tooling.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting complex platform issues at 3rd/4th line support.
• Design, implement, support and troubleshoot VMware Horizon environments.
• Knowledge of VMware Horizon, UAG, App Volumes, DEM, Instant Clones, VMware vSphere/ESXi and VDI management.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Certificate Services and authentication technologies.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation proficiency.
• Experience with virtualization tech: vCenter, clusters, distributed switching, storage integration.
• Strong end-user computing knowledge: profile management, app virtualization, desktop lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps or product-focused delivery teams.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and ITSM tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Hybrid on-premises and cloud-hosted environments experience.

Skills

Troubleshooting 3rd/4th line support

VMware Horizon environments

UAG/App Volumes/DEM/Instant Clones

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Windows Server/Active Directory/DNS/DH

PKI/Certificate Services

PowerShell scripting/automation

End-user computing/desktop lifecycle

Agile/DevOps delivery

ITSM tools (Jira/Confluence)

Tools

VMware Horizon

vCenter/vSphere

UAG/DEM

App Volumes

Job description

Senior Platforms Engineer | VDI Engineer

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Senior Platforms Engineer | VDI Engineer for an initial 12 assignments with the option to extend. Location: East Kilbride (Glasgow) | Hybrid 60% onsite

The ideal candidate will have an active security clearance and a strong background in Platforms Engineering within a high-threat government environment.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex platform issues at the third and fourth line of support.
• Proven expertise in the design, implementation, support, and troubleshooting of VMware Horizon environments.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of technologies such as VMware Horizon, Unified Access Gateway (UAG), App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), Instant Clones, VMware vSphere, ESXi, as well as the creation, management, and monitoring of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
• Extensive experience in supporting Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Services, and various authentication technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation techniques.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, notably VMware vSphere, vCenter, clusters, distributed switching, and storage integration.
• Strong understanding of end-user computing technologies, including profile management, application virtualization, and desktop lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated experience in working within Agile methodologies, DevOps, or product-focused delivery teams.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and performance management platforms.
• Proficient in the use of Jira, Confluence, and IT Service Management tools.
• Experience in managing platform certificates and ensuring secure communications across enterprise environments.
• A solid understanding of hybrid infrastructure environments that encompass both on-premises and cloud-hosted services.