d) – Virtual Desktop Infrastructure & Automation

CGI

About The Position

As a VMware Horizon Engineer in CGI’s growing Defence & Intelligence business unit in Cologne, you will take technical responsibility for building, operating, and developing virtual desktop infrastructures based on VMware Horizon. You will work with teams serving large companies, public-sector clients, and customers in the defence sector, applying and expanding your expertise and contributing ideas in a collaborative environment. The role involves working with international contacts in English at C1 level. CGI describes its workplace as diverse, inclusive, and partnership-oriented, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of VMware Horizon, particularly profile management and application masking.
Knowledge of DEM, roaming profiles, VMApp Volumes, LoginVSI, and ControlUp End User Monitoring.
Knowledge of FSLogix.
Knowledge of Windows Distributed File System (DFS).
Good technical understanding of DevOps methods and processes.
Good technical understanding of automation using PowerShell, PowerShell DSC, and Ansible.
Good technical understanding of GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Good technical understanding of Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
English proficiency at C1 level.

Responsibilities

Administer, optimize, and scale production VMware Horizon environments, including profile management.
Integrate FSLogix for profile and container management, including application masking.
Operate and manage Windows DFS to support distributed file systems.
Troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and ensure availability in complex VDI environments.
Automate operations, rollout, and management processes using PowerShell, Ansible, or DSC.
Work with DevOps teams to integrate processes into CI/CD pipelines.
Document architecture, configurations, and operational concepts.
Communicate closely with international contacts in English.

Benefits

Flexible working hours.
Depending on client circumstances, the option to work from home.
Training and certifications to support professional development.
Access to the Academia e-learning platform.
Opportunity to invest part of gross salary in CGI shares; CGI contributes an additional amount for each euro invested, up to 3% of monthly salary.
Profit sharing based on individual performance and the company’s financial goals.
Various mobility models.
Support for sabbaticals and parental leave.
Special leave.
Access to a counseling hotline.
Company events and leisure activities.
Networks, mentoring, and targeted career support, particularly for women in IT and consulting.