VMware Horizon Specialist (Active SC)
Posted 1 week ago by Experis UK
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The VMware Horizon Specialist role involves assessing and upgrading the existing VMware Horizon environment to the latest version, Omnissa Horizon, while ensuring compatibility and minimal downtime. The position requires active SC clearance and focuses on planning, executing upgrades, optimizing the environment, and implementing security hardening measures. The work will be conducted in a secure, offline setting, with responsibilities including updating VDI clients to Windows 11 and documenting all processes. This is an onsite position based in Ipswich for a duration of 6 months and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review the current VMware Horizon Infrastructure, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
- Plan, test, and execute the upgrade to latest Omnissa Horizon, ensuring compatibility and minimal downtime; AppVolumes; DEM etc.
- Upgrade VMware ESXi and vCenter components if required to support the new Horizon version.
- Update VDI clients to Windows 11 and install the latest version of Microsoft Office.
- Ensure DEM is correctly configured and working.
- Implement CIS Level 2 hardening for VMware Horizon, Windows 11 VDIs, and Microsoft Office in an offline environment.
- Document all procedures, configurations, and changes made during the upgrade process.
- Evaluate the existing VMware Horizon environment, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
- Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan, including timelines and rollback procedures.
- Test the full upgrade process in the various Reference Test Environments.
- Upgrade VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter Server as needed.
- Upgrade all VDI clients to Windows 11 and install the latest version of Microsoft Office.
- Apply CIS Level 2 benchmarks to VMware Horizon components.
- Compile detailed documentation of the upgrade process, configurations, and security measures implemented.
- Provide training and support to the IT team for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
Key Skills:
- Active SC clearance.
- Experience with VMware Horizon, ESXi, and vCenter.
- Knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft Office installation.
- Familiarity with CIS Level 2 hardening standards.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a secure, offline environment.
- Project management skills for planning and executing upgrades.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Ipswich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
VMware Horizon Specialist 6 months Ipswich - onsite Inside IR35 - umbrella only
Active SC clearance required
We are looking for a VMware Horizon Specialist to help us assess and upgrade our existing VMware Horizon environment to the latest version, Omnissa Horizon. The role involves planning and executing the upgrade of VMware ESXi and vCenter components as necessary, optimisation, DEM, updating VDI clients to Windows 11 with the latest Microsoft Office suite, and implementing CIS Level 2 hardening across the environment. This project will be conducted in a secure, offline setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Review the current VMware Horizon Infrastructure, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
- Plan, test, and execute the upgrade to latest Omnissa Horizon, ensuring compatibility and minimal downtime; AppVolumes; DEM etc.
- Upgrade VMware ESXi and vCenter components if required to support the new Horizon version.
- Update VDI clients to Windows 11 and install the latest version of Microsoft Office.
- Ensure DEM is correctly configured and working.
- Implement CIS Level 2 hardening for VMware Horizon, Windows 11 VDIs, and Microsoft Office in an offline environment.
- Document all procedures, configurations, and changes made during the upgrade process.
Work Order: VMware Horizon Environment Upgrade Project Scope
Assessment Phase: Evaluate the existing VMware Horizon environment, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. Identify components requiring upgrades to support latest version.
Planning Phase: Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan, including timelines and rollback procedures. Ensure all necessary resources and approvals are in place for the upgrade.
Testing Phase: Test the full upgrade process in the various Reference Test Environments. Capture and resolve any issues encountered during testing prior to production rollout.
Optimisation Upgrade Phase: Upgrade VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter Server as needed. Support operations in installing and configure latest version. Perform system and application testing to confirm performance and functionality.
VDI Client Update Phase: Upgrade all VDI clients to Windows 11. Install the latest version of Microsoft Office on all VDI clients. Verify application and system functionality post-upgrade.
Security Hardening Phase: Apply CIS Level 2 benchmarks to VMware Horizon components. Implement CIS Level 2 hardening for Windows 11 VDIs and Microsoft Office. Conduct security audits to confirm compliance with CIS standards.
Documentation and Handover: Compile detailed documentation of the upgrade process, configurations, and security measures implemented. Provide training and support to the IT team for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
Deliverables
- Upgraded VMware Horizon environment to latest supportable version.
- Updated ESXi hosts and vCenter Server, if applicable.
- VDI clients running Windows 11 with the latest Microsoft Office suite.
- CIS Level 2 hardening applied across the environment.
- Comprehensive documentation, training and handover materials.
Interested candidates should submit their CV in the first instance.