Freelance remote job VMware Architect (Horizon, VDI)

Our client is currently looking for an experienced VMware Architect with strong background in VMware Horizon and VDI Architectures.
This role is remote with very occasional travel to the Hague, the Netherlands.

Please note that due to nature of the role candidates need to hold at least one of the required clearances: SC, DV, NATO Secret, NATO CTS.

Required skills and experience:
- VMware Horizon / VDI Architectures
Horizon Connection Server, Unified Access Gateway, Desktop Pools, Instant Clones / Linked Clones, Golden Images and Image Lifecycle Management.
- FSLogix Profile Containers, Office Containers, Cloud Cache and troubleshooting of profile issues
- VMware Dynamic Environment Manager / DEM
Profile management, roaming profiles and application masking
- VMware App Volumes / Application Packaging and application deployment in VDI environments
- Windows Work Folders, Windows Distributed File System / DFS and user-related data storage concepts
- vSphere / VCF9-relevant fundamentals for VDI operations, including compute, storage and network dependencies
- Windows client and server operating systems in a VDI context
- GPOs, login scripts, user environment settings and policy-based configurations
- Login VSI, ControlUp or comparable end-user monitoring and performance analysis tools
Analysis of login times, profile loading processes, session stability, application startup and resource utilization



Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.