Citrix Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Citrix Engineer to lead design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise Citrix infrastructure in a secure DoD environment. You will work across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure/AWS), applying automation and best practices for high availability and performance.

The role requires strong Citrix experience, PowerShell scripting, and DoD/DISA security knowledge, with responsibilities spanning architecture, deployment, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 3+ years of Citrix experience.
• Extensive experience with Citrix architecture, deployment, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
• Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise virtualization knowledge.
• Familiarity with DoD/DISA security requirements, hardening, and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and deploy scalable CVAD solutions across on-prem and cloud (Azure/AWS).
• Serve as SME for Citrix ecosystem: Cloud, NetScaler, StoreFront, WEM.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate provisioning, config, and maintenance.
• Incorporate DoD/DISA security requirements into Citrix infra architecture.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and DR plans.

Skills

Citrix architecture

CVAD engineering

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking basics

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Citrix Cloud

NetScaler ADC

WEM

Azure

AWS

Job description

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description

We are seeking a Citrix Engineer to lead the design, engineering, deployment, and optimization of enterprise Citrix infrastructure within a secure Department of Defense (DoD) environment.The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix ADC (NetScaler), Citrix Cloud, and enterprise virtualization technologies. This role requires strong expertise in infrastructure architecture, PowerShell automation, high-availability solutions, performance optimization, and DoD/DISA security compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer, and deploy scalable, highly available Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for the Citrix ecosystem, including Citrix Cloud, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), StoreFront, and Workspace Environment Management (WEM).
• Develop and implement PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, administration, and maintenance.
• Integrate DoD/DISA security requirements into Citrix infrastructure architecture, including vulnerability assessments, system hardening, and secure Citrix ADC configurations.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, operational runbooks, and disaster recovery plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 3+ years of experience engineering and administering enterprise-scale Citrix environments. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Extensive experience with Citrix architecture, infrastructure deployment, administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
• Strong technical knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, and enterprise virtualization technologies.
• Experience designing and supporting high-availability Citrix solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, SSL/TLS, and secure application delivery.
• Understanding of DoD/DISA cybersecurity requirements, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation practices.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.