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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Inzpire - L3 Wintel and VDI Engineer - **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED - **Location:** Leeming, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cluster Analysis, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Microsoft Exchange Server, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Network Segmentation, NT File System (NTFS), Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Skype for Business, Storage Virtualization, VMware Horizon View, Wintel, System Availability, Deployment Automation, Vcenter, Veeam, Wsus, Vmware - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6d285fad84bafaa1 ## About the Role Strong experience with VMware ESXi, including Distributed Virtual Switches, Distributed Resource Scheduler, and Distributed Power Manager. Hands-on knowledge of VMware vSAN, including hybrid and all-flash storage configurations. Experience with VMware vCenter, high availability, clustering, and cross-site failure and resilience. Understanding of VMware NSX, micro-segmentation, and distributed firewalling. Experience with VMware Horizon, AppVolumes, AppStacks, and virtual desktop deployment approaches. Strong Microsoft Windows Server experience, including Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2022 Core. Working knowledge of PowerShell, WSUS, Windows 10 deployment, SQL Server, Exchange Server, and Skype for Business. Experience supporting voice and video conferencing technologies, including SIP with TLS federation. Knowledge of database services, including Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years. ## Description We are seeking an experienced WINTEL and VDI Engineer to provide specialist L3 engineering support across enterprise virtualisation, Windows Server, backup, storage, and collaboration services. This role is ideal for a technically confident engineer with strong VMware, Microsoft infrastructure, and operational support experience in complex, resilient environments., Deliver engineering support for WINTEL and VDI environments, including VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and Horizon. Support highly available, resilient infrastructure across clustered and cross-site environments. Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server platforms, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, NTFS permissions, PKI, and related services. Support backup, replication, storage, and disaster recovery technologies, including Veeam Backup and Replication and SAN configurations. Provide operational support using service management tooling such as Remedy. Contribute to secure desktop, application, and virtual client deployment strategies, including Windows 10, AppVolumes, AppStacks, and thin or zero client environments. 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