Citrix Engineer

SAIC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SharePoint Documentation

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to support NIWC LANT CLOUD CITI, managing Citrix CVAD in both physical and virtual data centers. The role requires near-term on-site work with a 50-mile radius constraint around Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, New Orleans, LA or Tampa, FL.

On-call rotations for Citrix outages are possible. The candidate must possess a Secret clearance to start with potential for Top Secret, plus DISA STIGs and CVAD expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with nine or more years of demonstrated experience, or four additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Strong CVAD, NetScaler, Windows Server knowledge.
• Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, DNS management.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs and DoD security standards.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and Jira, Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and deploy Citrix CVAD systems.
• Administer CVAD components on Windows Server 2012–2022.
• Manage Citrix NetScalers (physical and virtual).
• Apply DISA STIGs, manage patches, via WSUS, GP, and PowerShell.
• Maintain and secure Windows servers per DoD standards.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and support applications.
• Collaborate with virtualization and storage teams.
• Document configurations using SharePoint.
• Handle incidents, changes, and service requests in ServiceNow/Jira.
• Provide technical consulting for system enhancements.
• Follow Agile methodologies and Kanban/Sprints.
• Develop automation scripts in PowerShell.

Skills

Citrix CVAD

Citrix NetScaler

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

DNS Management

DISA STIGs

Agile Kanban

PowerShell Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years

Tools

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Jira

Windows Server

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Job ID 2617524-OTHLOC-100000732090479

Location Norfolk, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-10-12

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Sys Administrator

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC LANT) Cloud Computing Innovation, Transformation, and Integration (CLOUD CITI) Division. The position will involve supporting both physical and virtualized data center environments, including commercial cloud service providers.

Candidate must reside within a 50 mile radius of either Charleston, SC, New Orleans, LA, Norfolk, VA or Tampa, FL.

NOTE On-call rotation every 5th week for a week to address Citrix related outages.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and deploy Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) systems.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot CVAD components on Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• Manage Citrix NetScalers (physical and virtual) to ensure consistent performance and availability.
• Enforce security compliance by applying DISA STIGs, managing patches, and updating Citrix and Windows environments via WSUS, Group Policy, and PowerShell.
• Maintain, upgrade, and secure Windows servers to align with DoD and DISA standards.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and support customer application needs.
• Collaborate with virtualization and storage teams to optimize systems.
• Document system configurations and operational processes using tools like SharePoint.
• Review, manage, and troubleshoot incidents, changes, and service requests using ServiceNow and Jira.
• Provide technical consulting and collaborate with stakeholders to recommend system enhancements and improvements.
• Utilize Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Sprints.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools, particularly in PowerShell, for efficiency in system administration.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years or more of demonstrated experience; four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix NetScaler, and Windows Server technologies.
• Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, and DNS management.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.
• Familiarity with service management tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.
• Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams using Agile processes.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Required Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification (must be obtained within six months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Citrix Certified Associate, Professional, or Expert certifications.
• Prior experience with commercial cloud service platforms.

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.