Senior Platforms Engineer VDI Engineer

Summer-Browning Associates; Nerston Village, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is seeking a Senior Platforms Engineer VDI Engineer to support a central government client. Hybrid work from East Kilbride (Glasgow) or London, with 60% onsite.

The role requires a strong background in platforms engineering within high-threat environments, plus VMware Horizon, UAG, App Volumes, and DEM expertise. Proactive automation and Windows Server/AD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance and experience in high-threat government environments.
• Strong background in Platforms Engineering for VDI and end-user computing.
• Extensive knowledge of VMware Horizon and related VDI technologies.
• Proficient in automation and scripting (PowerShell) and modern delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot platform issues across 3rd- and 4th-line support.
• Design, implement, support, and troubleshoot VMware Horizon environments.
• Manage certificates and secure communications across enterprise environments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PowerShell

Agile / DevOps

VDI knowledge

End-user computing

Security clearance

Tools

VMware Horizon

VMware vSphere

ESXi

vCenter

UAG (Unified Access Gateway)

App Volumes

Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM)

Instant Clones

PKI / Certificate Services

Active Directory

DNS / DHCP

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 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.