Full job descriptionJob title: VMware / Omnissa Horizon Engineer - Active SC Clearance
Start date: Beginning of July
Duration: 6 months initially
Location: Hybrid - Central London (50/50 split)
Salary: £380 per day (Inside IR35) - payable weekly
Standard hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Overview: We are seeking an experienced VMware Horizon VDI Engineer who possesses Active SC Clearance, to join an operational support team responsible for the administration, maintenance and ongoing support of a critical VMware Horizon VDI environment (now Omnissa Horizon).

This is a hands-on BAU role focused on ensuring platform stability, availability and performance within a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities
*Administration and support of the Omnissa Horizon VDI platform
*Performing system maintenance, patching, upgrades, and configuration changes
*Monitoring platform health and investigating issues
*Incident resolution and root cause analysis
*Supporting the ongoing availability and performance of the Horizon VDI environment
*Working closely with infrastructure and support teams to maintain service levels
*Producing and maintaining technical documentation where required
Essential Skills & Experience
*Active SC Clearance is essential
*Strong experience administering and supporting VMware/Omnissa Horizon environments
*Experience performing Horizon upgrades and maintenance activities
*Proven background in VMware/Omnissa Horizon BAU support, maintenance, and upgrade activities
*Experience supporting VDI platforms within enterprise environments
*Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
*Experience working within secure or regulated environments
Desirable Skills
*VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter administration
*Windows Server and Active Directory
*Profile management and end-user computing technologies
*Experience supporting large virtual desktop estates.