Citrix Engineer

SAIC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC, located in Tampa, FL, is seeking a System Administrator to support the NIWC LANT CLOUD CITI division, handling both physical and virtual data center environments and Citrix CVAD deployments. The candidate must reside within 50 miles of Tampa, with on-site work and potential remote considerations.

The role demands strong CVAD/NetScaler expertise, Windows Server administration, and DoD DISA STIG compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 9+ years of related IT experience.
• CVAD and Citrix NetScaler expertise with Windows Server, AD, DNS, and GPO.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs and DoD security standards.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and Jira in cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient in Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and deploy Citrix CVAD systems.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot CVAD on Windows Server 2012–2022.
• Manage Citrix NetScalers (physical and virtual).
• Enforce DISA STIGs, patching, WSUS, GPO, and PowerShell updates.
• Maintain, upgrade, and secure Windows servers to DoD standards.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and support customer applications.
• Collaborate with virtualization and storage teams.
• Document configurations and processes using SharePoint.
• Review incidents, changes, and service requests via ServiceNow/Jira.
• Provide technical consulting and propose system enhancements.
• Apply Agile methodologies (Kanban/Sprints).
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts.

Skills

CVAD

Citrix NetScaler

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

DISA STIGs

DoD compliance

ServiceNow

Jira

Agile

DNS management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Citrix NetScaler

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

PowerShell

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Job ID 2617524-OTHLOC-100000732091312

Location Tampa, FL, US

Date Posted 2026-10-12

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Sys Administrator

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

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 be 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.