Lead Citrix Engineer

Neurealm; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurealm in Chennai, India is seeking a skilled Citrix Administrator to manage and support our Citrix infrastructure. You will deploy, configure, and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and related technologies, ensuring seamless access for end-users and optimizing performance.

You will collaborate with network, server, and security teams, upgrade systems, implement patches, and participate in disaster recovery planning while creating clear documentation and environment diagrams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Citrix technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop), Citrix ADC (NetScaler), and PVS/MCS.
• Familiarity with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V).
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell).
• Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Nutanix knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Citrix infrastructure (Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, StoreFront, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, PVS/MCS).
• Manage and monitor Citrix environments for high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot Citrix-related issues and provide Level 2/3 support for escalated incidents.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates.
• Integrate Citrix with AD, FSLogix, and profile management solutions.
• Collaborate with network, server, and security teams for seamless operation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and diagrams.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and implementation.
• Monitor usage and capacity planning for Citrix infrastructure.

Skills

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

Citrix ADC (NetScaler)

PVS/MCS

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Active Directory / DNS / Group Policy

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Troubleshooting / Support

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

Citrix ADC (NetScaler)

PVS/MCS

FSLogix

Citrix Cloud

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Citrix Administrator to manage and support our Citrix

infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and

maintaining Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and related technologies. You will ensure seamless

access to virtual environments, improve system performance, and provide timely support to

end-users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Citrix infrastructure (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, StoreFront, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, PVS/MCS).
• Manage and monitor Citrix environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot Citrix-related issues and provide Level 2/3 support for escalated incidents.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates.
• Integrate Citrix with Active Directory, FSLogix, and profile management solutions.
• Collaborate with network, server, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and environment diagrams.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and implementation.
• Monitor usage and capacity planning for Citrix infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Citrix technologies.
• Strong knowledge of:
• o Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop)
• o Citrix ADC (NetScaler)
• o Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) or Machine Creation Services (MCS)
• Familiarity with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, DNS, and Group
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell preferred).
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Nutanix knowledge is plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Citrix certifications: CCA-V, CCP-V, or higher.
• Experience with Citrix Cloud and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of profile management tools such as FSLogix or Citrix UPM.
• Experience with ITIL processes and ticketing systems

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Customer-focused with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities