Job Title: Senior Architect
Location: Portsmouth (potential visits to Glasgow)
Your role
We are seeking a highly skilled VMware Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade virtualisation solutions. The role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance environments using VMware vSphere, vSAN, and Horizon View. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI) and support secure remote access deployments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Architect and deploy VMware vSphere environments with integrated vSAN storage solutions.
2. Design and implement Horizon View platforms to deliver Windows 10/11 virtual desktops and applications.
3. Lead the creation of reference images for Horizon deployments, including optimisation and security hardening.
4. Configure Horizon Connection Servers, Horizon Agents, and supporting infrastructure components .
5. Integrate Horizon View with Active Directory in a secure environment.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders to define business and technical requirements, constraints, and risks.
7. Provide guidance on backup strategies and data protection for Horizon environments.
8. Support migration and refresh cycles for Horizon reference images and desktop pools.
Skills and Experience
9. Proven experience designing and implementing VMware Horizon View environments in secure enterprise settings.
10. Deep knowledge of VMware vSAN architecture and performance optimisation.
11. Familiarity with VMware vCenter, and ESXi host management.
12. Strong understanding of Horizon deployment planning, including display protocols (Blast Extreme, PCoIP), desktop pools, and application provisioning.
13. Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
14. Excellent documentation skills for design decisions and implementation guides.
Desirable Qualifications
15. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent.
16. Experience with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) for image automation.
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Your benefits:
26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
Life assurance
Companywide incentive plans
Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/ travel/ dental critical illness and more)
Perks at work – employee discounts
Employee assistance programme/ virtual GP