Senior VDI/Wintel Engineer - Remote with travel to Holland

Senior System Engineer - VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) - £600 - £700 per day - Remote with occasional travel to Holland

• Target Start Date ASAP
• Duration/End Date 6 months initially
• Base Location, remote with a weeks visit to Holland every quarter
• Work Pattern Full-time

Senior System Engineer - VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) - £600 - £700 per day - Remote with occasional travel to Holland

As a Senior System Engineer - VDI, you will be part The Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) team and responsible for the design, development and operations of a high-end remote Workstation environment in AWS cloud. The VDI team provisions based on demand so that users can efficiently run their applications and securely access their data in AWS cloud.

The goal is to migrate existing workflows from on-prem datacentres to cloud and unlock new opportunities for the users to run their graphics intensive and machine learning workflows on infrastructure than meets their requirements. We work following Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile principles and methodologies. Our Tech stack: AWS, Leostream, DCV, Windows, Linux, PingID, AD, Packer, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Docker, EKS, Dynatrace, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Linux, and much more!

Image engineering

• Packer (Windows AMI/Azure Image Builder equivalent)
• Golden image lifecycle, versioning, CI/CD integration

Configuration management

• Ansible (Windows modules, WinRM, DSC integration)
• Idempotent configs, role-based playbooks

High-Performance Computing/GPU VDI

• NVIDIA drivers (GRID/CUDA)
• Remote protocols (DCV, PCoIP, HDX)
• Workloads like Petrel, OpenGL/Qt, CUDA, MPI (nice-to-have)

Operating model

• Works independently
• Proactive improvements (stability, automation, cost)
• Strong troubleshooting/RCA mindset

Responsibilities Optimize and maintain high-end remote Workstation environment on AWS cloud to support applications and workflows. . Designing, planning, sizing and deploying applications and Infrastructure on AWS cloud. . Automate and streamline workstation- and application provisioning and configuration with tools and technologies such as Terraform, Packer, Ansible, GitHub Actions. . Build Amazon Machine Images with required applications and configuration based on approved golden images. . Apply Windows operating system settings and policies to assure optimal user experience on non-persistent remote workstations. . Assure patching compliance and remediate vulnerabilities for infrastructure components and workstations. . Monitor and optimize system- and application performance, reliability, and security. . Integrate with enterprise Identity and Access Management system like (Azure) Active Directory and PingID. . Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures. . Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that occur. . Contribute to successful IT project delivery within agreed time and budget. . Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our solutions.

Desirable skills: . Strong expertise in design, deployment and management of remote desktop solutions like Leostream, VMware Horizon and/or Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub. . Expertise in remote desktop and visualization protocols such as AWS DCV, HP Remote Boost, PCoIP and/or HDX. . Strong expertise in (Azure) Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows services. . Expertise in Windows profile management and user data solutions such as FSLogix and OneDrive. . Experience with application deployment and streaming technologies such as SCCM, App-V and AWS AppStream. . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, Packer and Ansible. . Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Agile methodologies. . Proficiency in Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python (3.x) and bash script. . Relevant certifications (eg, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional are highly preferable). . Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. . Strong communication and collaboration abilities. . Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices

Senior System Engineer - VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) - £600 - £700 per day - Remote with occasional travel to Holland

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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

• Packer (Windows AMI/Azure Image Builder equivalent)
• Golden image lifecycle, versioning, CI/CD integration

Configuration management

• Ansible (Windows modules, WinRM, DSC integration)
• Idempotent configs, role-based playbooks

High-Performance Computing/GPU VDI

• NVIDIA drivers (GRID/CUDA)
• Remote protocols (DCV, PCoIP, HDX)
• Workloads like Petrel, OpenGL/Qt, CUDA, MPI (nice-to-have)

Operating model

• Works independently
• Proactive improvements (stability, automation, cost)
• Strong troubleshooting/RCA mindset, Strong expertise in design, deployment and management of remote desktop solutions like Leostream, VMware Horizon and/or Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub. . Expertise in remote desktop and visualization protocols such as AWS DCV, HP Remote Boost, PCoIP and/or HDX. . Strong expertise in (Azure) Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows services. . Expertise in Windows profile management and user data solutions such as FSLogix and OneDrive. . Experience with application deployment and streaming technologies such as SCCM, App-V and AWS AppStream. . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, Packer and Ansible. . Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Agile methodologies. . Proficiency in Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python (3.x) and bash script. . Relevant certifications (eg, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional are highly preferable). . Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. . Strong communication and collaboration abilities. . Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Senior System Engineer - VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) - £600 - £700 per day - Remote with occasional travel to Holland

• Target Start Date ASAP
• Duration/End Date 6 months initially
• Base Location, remote with a weeks visit to Holland every quarter
• Work Pattern Full-time

Senior System Engineer - VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) - £600 - £700 per day - Remote with occasional travel to Holland

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.