VMware Horizon Specialist

VMware Horizon Specialist

Posted 1 week ago by Adecco

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

Summary: The VMware Specialist role involves leading the upgrade of a telecom provider's VMware Horizon environment to the latest Omnissa Horizon version. The position requires expertise in VMware technologies and the ability to deliver comprehensive documentation and training. This is a 6-month contract based in Essex with a hybrid working arrangement and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and upgrade VMware Horizon, including ESXi and vCenter components
  • Update VDI clients to Windows 11 with the latest Microsoft Office
  • Optimise and configure AppVolumes and DEM
  • Apply CIS Level 2 hardening across the environment
  • Deliver full documentation, training, and handover

Key Skills:

  • VMware Horizon (AppVolumes, DEM)
  • ESXi and vCenter upgrade experience
  • Windows 11 VDI and Microsoft Office deployment
  • CIS Level 2 hardening (VMware, Windows, Office)
  • Experience in offline/secure environments
  • Strong documentation and project execution skills

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Ipswich

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

VMware Specialist - 6-Month Contract - Essex (Hybrid) - Inside IR35

My client, a leading telecoms provider, is seeking an experienced VMware Specialist to lead the upgrade of their VMware Horizon environment to the latest Omnissa Horizon version.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and upgrade VMware Horizon, including ESXi and vCenter components
  • Update VDI clients to Windows 11 with the latest Microsoft Office
  • Optimise and configure AppVolumes and DEM
  • Apply CIS Level 2 hardening across the environment
  • Deliver full documentation, training, and handover

Required Skills:

  • VMware Horizon (AppVolumes, DEM)
  • ESXi and vCenter upgrade experience
  • Windows 11 VDI and Microsoft Office deployment
  • CIS Level 2 hardening (VMware, Windows, Office)
  • Experience in offline/secure environments
  • Strong documentation and project execution skills

Please apply with your updated CV if the role is of interest