Senior Platforms Engineer | VDI Engineer

Summer-Browning Associates; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is seeking a Senior Platforms Engineer / VDI Engineer to support a central government client. The role is based in East Kilbride (Glasgow) or London with a hybrid 60% onsite model.

The ideal candidate holds an active security clearance and has deep Platforms Engineering experience in high-threat environments. Responsibilities include designing, implementing and troubleshooting VMware Horizon, UAG, App Volumes and related VDI components, alongside Windows Server, AD,

Qualifications

• Active security clearance and strong background in Platforms Engineering.
• 3rd/4th line troubleshooting of platform issues.
• Design, implement, support, and troubleshoot VMware Horizon environments.
• Knowledge of on-prem and cloud hybrid infrastructure.
• PowerShell scripting and automation expertise.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, or product-focused teams.
• Familiarity with monitoring platforms and ITSM tools.
• In-depth Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, PKI and certificate services knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex platform issues at the 3rd/4th line of support.
• Design, implement, support, and troubleshoot VMware Horizon environments.
• Manage Horizon components: UAG, App Volumes, DEM, Instant Clones, vSphere, ESXi.
• Administer AD, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and certificate services.
• Develop PowerShell scripts for automation and workflow improvements.
• Support hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate in Agile/DevOps or product-focused delivery teams.
• Monitor infrastructure performance using ITSM tools like Jira/Confluence.

Skills

VMware Horizon

UAG

App Volumes

DEM

Instant Clones

vSphere

ESXi

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

PKI

PowerShell

Automation

Jira

Confluence

ITSM tools

Hybrid infra

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ITSM tools

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) or London | 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 life cycle 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.