Senior Solution Architect (Citrix)

Capgemini Philippines Corp.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Philippines Corp. is seeking a Sr. Solution Architect to lead end-to-end Citrix solution design for client engagements in Metro Manila.

You will collaborate with project teams to define requirements, ensure architecture alignment with business goals, and guide implementation from design to transition to steady state. Responsibilities include designing Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops for on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), migrating from legacy environments, and ensuring high

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience.
• 5+ years hands-on Citrix architecture and engineering.
• Citrix certifications and ongoing professional development.
• Experience designing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
• Develop scalable Citrix solutions for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Configure and optimize Citrix components: DCs, StoreFront, Gateway, Director, Workspace.
• Design HA/DR solutions for Citrix infrastructure.
• Lead migrations from legacy Citrix environments to current platforms.
• Windows Server administration and Active Directory knowledge.
• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong networking (DNS/DHCP/TCP/IP), SSL, VPN, load balancing, firewalls.
• Develop scripts and automation for steady-state operations.

Responsibilities

• The Sr. Solution Architect will closely work with the client on end-to-end solution architecture, finalize design requirements, complete the technical solution with details on work breakdown structure, pricing and planning.
• Work with the project manager, project technical resources, and business stakeholders, to ensure that requirements are understood, dependencies are defined, and the solution is documented and tested.
• Will be the technical lead for end-to-end project solution, implementation and transition to the steady state operations.
• Be part of the Workplace services operations team for steady state operations and escalations.

Skills

Citrix Architecture

Citrix Certification

Cloud Citrix (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Windows Server Admin

Active Directory

Azure Virtual Desktop

Networking (DNS/DHCP/TCP/IP)

Scripting/Automation

Team Collaboration

Migration Projects

Presentation Skills

Education

BS or BA in Information Technology

Tools

Citrix Delivery Controllers

StoreFront

Citrix Gateway (NetScaler)

Citrix Director

Citrix Workspace

PowerShell Scripting

Job description

Responsibilities:

• The Sr. Solution Architect will closely work with the client on end-to-end solution architecture, finalize design requirements, complete the technical solution with details on work breakdown structure, pricing and planning.

• Work with the project manager, project technical resources, and business stakeholders, to ensure that requirements are understood, dependencies are defined, and the solution is documented and tested.

• Will be the technical lead for end-to-end project solution, implementation and transition to the steady state operations.

• Be part of the Workplace services operations team for steady state operations and escalations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• BS or BA degree in Information Technology with 10+ years of progressive experience in IT.

• 5+ years of hands‑on Citrix architecture and engineering experience.

• Citrix and Virtualization certifications.

• Design, architect, and implement Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.

• Develop scalable Citrix solutions for on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

• Configure and optimize Citrix components: Citrix Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, Citrix Gateway (NetScaler), Citrix Director, Citrix Workspace

• Design and implement high‑availability and disaster recovery solutions for Citrix infrastructure.

• Lead migration projects from legacy Citrix environments to current platforms.

• Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and hybrid cloud architectures.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, SSL, VPN, load balancing, and firewalls.

• Maintains strong knowledge of emerging technologies and trends.

• Develop scripts, utilities, and applications to aid in automation and steady‑state operations.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Strong customer skills, technical analysis and engineering skills.

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, be an effective team member and provide coordination across matrixed virtual teams and organizations.