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IT Senior Solutions Engineer (Multi Office Based)
FarnboroughSource: WhatJobs
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Overview
As Senior Solutions Engineer you will own the day-to-day provisioning and management of air-gapped IT infrastructure, building a new platform from the ground up and aligning site operations with the global IT strategy. You will resolve complex technical issues, drive process improvements, and ensure security and regulatory compliance. This role sits at the Cyber Centre of Excellence, collaborating with IT and security teams to deliver reliable, high-performance VDI services. Your work supports critical defense programs and secure information exchange.
Pay / Benefits
Annual Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Pension Contribution
4 x Life Assurance
Flexible working hours (1pm Friday finish)
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of on-premises VDI environment with focus on performance, security, and user experience
Lead migration and enhancement projects for next-generation VDI platforms
Collaborate with Architecture, Service Delivery, and third-party vendors to integrate new technologies and drive service improvements
Ensure VDI compliance with security standards and data protection regulations
Oversee incident management and change workflows using service platforms
Maintain and upgrade core infrastructure (servers, networks, systems) in line with compliance requirements (NIST, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus)
Deliver strategic projects to improve IT services and efficiency
Maintain robust IT security, data protection, and regulatory adherence
Coordinate backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity testing
Monitor technology advances and plan succession for key implementations
Prepare proposals for IT improvements and annual budget submissions
Coordinate with global teams to align site priorities with the IT strategy
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years in IT infrastructure or solutions engineering
Eligibility to obtain/maintain required security clearance
Strong conflict-resolution and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience in a global enterprise environment
Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities
Problem-solving with attention to detail and results orientation
Self-starter
Problem solver
Cross-functional collaboration
Omnissa Horizon or equivalent for VDI design, deployment, and user profile management (FSLogix or similar)
Nutanix HCI or hands-on data centre hardware experience
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