Citrix Infrastructure Administrator

cyber; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

GCyber is seeking a Citrix Infrastructure Administrator to configure, administer, and sustain an enterprise Citrix environment for a government customer. You will manage CVAD and Citrix ADC, ensure health and security, and support geographically distributed users.

The role requires DoD Top Secret clearance with CI Poly, and hands-on experience with XenApp/XenDesktop, StoreFront, and Gateway components.

Qualifications

• BA degree or higher with 4+ years of enterprise virtualization experience.
• Experience administering Citrix ADC (NetScaler) and CVAD environments.
• Strong networking basics including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, TLS certificates.
• IAT II certification or equivalent security credentials preferred.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain CVAD and Citrix ADC (NetScaler) environments across distributed locations.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and performance issues; ensure security integration.
• Perform patching, health checks, upgrades, and firmware updates for Citrix infrastructure and supporting platforms.
• Manage security and access via Active Directory integration and access controls.

Skills

Citrix virtualization

PowerShell scripting

Networking fundamentals

Active Directory integration

Security clearance

Education

BA degree

Tools

Citrix ADC (NetScaler)

CVAD

XenApp

XenDesktop

StoreFront

Citrix Gateway

Job description

GCyber is seeking a Citrix Infrastructure Administrator, to help support our government customer. The Citrix Infrastructure Administrator will configure, administer, and sustain an enterprise Citrix environment supporting geographically distributed users. In this position you will be responsible for day-to-day health, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance, and security integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix ADC (NetScaler).

As the Citrix Infrastructure Administrator, you will:

• Configure and maintain CVAD and Citrix ADC (NetScaler), including associated access components (e.g., StoreFront, Citrix Gateway) as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user connectivity, latency, and performance issues across geographic locations.
• Perform routine patching, system health checks, upgrades, and firmware updates for Citrix infrastructure, hypervisors, and supporting platforms.
• Manage security and access, including Active Directory integration, user/group access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Automate provisioning and administrative tasks using PowerShell (or similar scripting).
• Document configurations and operational procedures; support incident/change workflows.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Candidate must be willing to take and maintain a CI Poly.
• BA degree and 4+ years experience with enterprise virtualization architectures and Citrix technologies (e.g. XenApp, XenDesktop, StoreFront, Citrix Gateway/CVAD). Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• IAT II Certification (e.g. Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC)
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Citrix ADC (NetScaler)
• Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, SSL/TLS certificates.
• Citrix certifications such as Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) or Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V) – preferred.

Our Benefits

GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:

• 26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
• An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
• 90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
• Training and Professional Development Plans
• Commuter Benefits Plan
• Parking and Transportation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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